Man-Made Marvels (Vocabulary)
A very tall, narrow building, like the Eiffel one in Paris.
A tower
A very dry place with lots of sand and very little water.
A desert
Compare a hill and a mountain using the adjective "small."
"A hill is smaller than a mountain"
Complete the next sentence: Mount Everest is the ________ (high) mountain in the world.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
We use this form when comparing exactly two things (e.g., a lake and an ocean). Superlative or comparative?
Comparative
A large open area in the center of a city, often where people meet.
A square
A large area of land covered with many trees and plants.
A forest
What is the comparative form of the irregular adjective "good"?
Better
What is the superlative form of the irregular adjective "bad"?
Worst
Correct the next sentence. "The Nile is the longer river in the world."
"The Nile is the longest river in the world".
A massive building with high walls, built long ago to protect kings.
A castle
A low area of land between two hills or mountains.
A valley
Correct the next sentence."The bridge is more long than the tunnel."
"The bridge is longer than the tunnel"
Use the superlative of "beautiful" to describe a famous city.
E.g. "Mexico City is the most beautiful city"
We use this form when comparing three or more things to find the "number one". Superlative or comparative?
Superlative
A structure built over a road or river so people can cross it.
A bridge
A large hole in the side of a hill or underground.
Compare a forest and a desert using the adjective "wet."
"A forest is wetter than a desert"
Use the superlative of "big" to describe a famous landmark.
E.g. "The Great Wall of China is the biggest landmark"
Correct the next sentence. "A forest is more green than a desert."
"A forest is greener than a desert".
An underground passage that goes through a mountain or under a city.
A tunnel
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
An island
Compare a museum and a stadium using "interesting."
E.g. "A museum is more interesting than a stadium"
Finish the following sentence: "The castle is the ________ (old) building in the city."
"The castle is the oldest building in the city."
What are the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective "far"?
Farther (comparative) and farthest (superlative).