Comparative & Superlative
What is the difference between comparative & superlative?
Comparative: comparing TWO things, Superlative= taking one out of all of its kind.
Give me 3 examples of a modal verb.
Can, could, should, shall, must, may, might, need to, will...
what is the difference between the 1st and 2nd conditional?
1st conditional= there is a strong probability that it may happen in the future, vs 2nd conditional= there is a very small chance it may happen in the future.
What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, White, Red
Give an example of an adjective that takes the -er form for the comparative, and -est for the superlative.
one syllable adjectives: cheap, big, small etc
Give two examples of when you use a modal verb.
Ex: asking or giving permission, offering advice, making requests, describing abilities or possibilities, describing obligations, making suggestions, or for the conditional.
How do you form the 1st and 2nd conditionals?
1st conditional= If I (verb in the present simple), I will (main verb).
2nd conditional= If I (verb in the past simple), I would (main verb).
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
The Andes in South America
Complete the following sentence:
My car is ________ (expensive) yours. But Ferraris are __________(expensive) cars of all.
My car is more expensive than yours. But Ferraris are the most expensive cars of all.
Fill in the blanks:
The dress code at our office is very casual, you _____ ________ a suit.
answers may vary:
The dress code at our office is very casual, you should/must/need/ not wear a suit.
You look at the weather app and they announce 90% chance of rain for tomorrow. Complete the sentence:
If it ______(rain) tomorrow, I _______(take) the car.
If it rains tomorrow, I will take the car.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the comparative and superlative of good and bad?
good= better/best
bad= worse/worst
I struggle with English and have a grammar exam next week. Give me advice to succeed.
Answers may vary, must use the present modal form.
You have a stable job in France. Complete the blanks below:
If I ______(move) to Canada, I _______(eat) waffles with maple syrup every day.
If I moved to Canada, I would eat waffles with maple syrup every day.
What year was the Eiffel Tower finished?
1889
Create your own comparative and superlative phrases using the adjective: friendly.
answers may vary. must use more friendly or friendlier, and most friendly or friendliest.
I dove off a cliff and broke my arm. Give me advice.
forms may vary, must use the past modal form.
Give me one sentence of your own using the 1st and another using the 2nd conditional.
answers may vary...
How many baguettes are eaten in France every year?
10 billion