Comparatives
What is the comparative form of "big"?
Bigger
Complete the phrase: _____ earlier you wake up, _____ more time you'll have.
"The", "the"
What is the superlative form of "tall"?
tallest
Complete the sentence: He is _____ intelligent _____ his brother.
"as", "as"
Complete the sentence: This car is _____ than the one we saw yesterday.
faster
Which sentence correctly uses "the...the" to express a proportional relationship?
Correct: The faster you run, the quicker you will reach the destination.
Write a sentence using the superlative form to describe a place.
Example: My house is larger than hers.
Explain the structure "not as...as" in a negative comparison.
to make comparisons between things which aren't equal. Example: She's not singing as loudly as she can
Make a comparison: Your laptop is _____ mine when it comes to processing speed.
slower than
How is "the...the" used to express a proportional relationship?
compare two things that change together
How is "the most" used when comparing more than two items?
compare three or more items
Which sentence correctly uses "as...as"?
Correct: She is as skilled at playing the guitar as she is at singing.
What is the irregular comparative form of "good"?
better
Explain the difference between "the more" and "the most" in comparisons.
'more' is considered a comparative form, while 'most' is considered a superlative form.
rule for forming superlatives of one-syllable adjectives.
For one-syllable adjectives such as 'smart' and 'tall', the general rule is to simply add an '-est' suffix to create the superlative form, as in 'smartest' and 'tallest'.
In what situations is it appropriate to use "as...as" instead of comparatives?
When wanting to express equality.
Write a sentence that contains two comparatives and explain why they are used.
Explanation: to express increasing or decreasing returns
Example: The easier the test is, the longer students will wait to prepare
Create a sentence that uses "the...the" and involves the concept of inverse proportionality
The more time she spent on leisure activities, the less productive her work became.
Explanation: As the time spent on leisure activities increases, the productivity at work decreases. The structure "the more...the less" indicates the inverse correlation between the two variables.
Create a sentence that contains two superlatives and explain why they are used.
Example: Mount Everest is not only the tallest mountain on Earth, but it also boasts the most challenging climbing conditions.
Explanation: The sentence emphasizes the exceptional characteristics of Mount Everest in terms of both height and climbing difficulty.
Create a sentence that uses "as...as" and involves the idea of similarity in skills.
Example: She is as adept at playing the piano as she is at composing her own music.
Explanation: The sentence suggests that her proficiency in playing the piano is equal to her proficiency in composing music. The construction "as...as" is employed to highlight the comparable level of expertise in both activities.