Comparatives
The comparative of the word 'good'
better
The superlative of the word 'good'
Is the adjective 'amazing' gradable or non-gradable (extreme) ?
It's non-gradable. It means "very very good"
Which preposition do we use with ´jealous'?
of
The cake was ____________ enormous!
a. very
b. absolutely
c. fairly
d. too
absolutely
The comparative of the word 'thin'
thinner
The superlative of the word 'bad'
the worst
Is the adjective 'large' gradable or non-gradable?
It's gradable.
Which two prepositions can we use with 'bored'?
of & with
My ________ favourite subject is maths. It's so difficult and the teacher doesn't explain things well.
least
The comparative of the word 'ugly'
uglier
The superlative of the word 'beautiful'
the most beautiful
Which 3 of these adverbs can we use to emphasise a non-gradable adjective?
very, fairly, absolutely, quite, totally, a little, really, too
absolutely, totally, really
Which two preposition can we use with 'sure'?
of & about
I've never left Spain. What's the f_________ place you've been to?
furthest / farthest
The comparative of the word 'impressive'
more impressive
The superlative of the word 'noisy'
Which adverbs can we use to emphasise a gradable adjective? NAME TWO.
very, extremely, really
What's the difference between 'angry with' and 'angry about'
We use 'angry with' when talking about someone and 'angry about' when talking about something.
Meg is more scared of spiders than anything else.
She is _______ terrified of spiders.
Non-gradable
absolutely / totally / really / completely
The comparative of the word 'far'
farther / further
The superlative of the word 'less'
the least
What are the non-gradable adjectives for these gradable adjectives?
1. small
2. hot
3. interesting
1. tiny. 2. boiling. 3. fascinating
I was completely ashamed ___ myself for running away instead of helping my friend.
of
It's not the best book ever but it's ______ interesting and enjoyable.
quite / rather / pretty