Easy Grammar
COMPARATIVES
Explain the general rules for short & long adjectives.
One syllable adjectives: add -er at the end of the adjective.
Two or more syllables: more + adjective
What's the comparative we use to say that two things or people are the same in some way?
As + adjective/ adverb + As
What are the babies of these animals?
- horse
- cow
- bear
- horse-foal
- cow-calf
- bear-cub
What's a CANYON?
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
What does the next phrase mean and what's it function?
"I can't hear you!"
Literally you don't hear what the other person is trying to say because the sound is low.
Function: Describe a problem
SUPERLATIVES
Explain the general rules for short and long adjectives.
One syllable adjectives: add -est at the end of the adjective.
Two or more syllables: The + adjective
What's the comparative we use to say that two things or people aren't the same in some way?
not as + adjective/adverb + as
What are the babies of these animals?
- dog
- cat
- dog-puppy
-cat-kitten
What's HARBOUR?
A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.
What does the next phrase mean and what's it function?
"Can you hear me ?"
You want to know weather the other person hears you clear or not.
Function: Ask for clarification.
COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
Explain the rule for adjectives 2+ syllables, ending in -y
Comparative: Remove -y, add -ier
Superlative: The + remove -y, add -iest
What is the use of "need to" ?
What's a "habitat"?
The type of place that a particular animal usually lives, or a particular plant usually grows.
What' 's a WATERFALL?
Water, especially from a river or stream, dropping from a higher to a lower point, sometimes from a great height.
What does the next phrase mean and what's it function?
"What was that?"
You hear something you don't understand well or weird noise on the other side of the phone call.
Function: Ask for clarification.
COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES
Mention the correct irregular comparative and superlative for the next adjectives:
- good
- bad
good, better, best
bad, worse, worst
What is the function and the use of the passive voice?
We use the passive voice when we want to focus on the object of the sentence instead of the subject, when the action is more important than the actor, or when the actor is unknown or unimportant
Its widely use in scientific articles, formal news etc.
What's the "wildlife"?
Animals, birds and plants that live in natural conditions.
What's a REEF?
A line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous to shipS.
What does the next phrase mean and what's it function?
"You're breaking up."
- You can't get to hear the full words the other person is saying.
- Function: Describe a problem.
COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES
How do you create the comparative and superlative form of adverbs?
Use the rule for long adjectives.
Comparative: more + adverb
Superlative: The most + adverb
Mention the structures for the passive in present and in past.
Passive voice-present:
am/are/is + past participle
Passive voice-past:
was/were + past participle
What's the "life cycle"?
The series of changes that happen to an animal or plant during its life.
1. Mount Everest
2. Great Barrier Reef
3. Grand Canyon
4. Norther Lights (aurora borealis)
5. Rio de Janeiro harbour
6. Victoria Falls
7. Paricutin volcano
What does the next phrase mean and what's it function?
"You've gone again!"
Function: Describe a problem.