Comparative
Superlative
Buying a House
100

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form?

A. This apartment is more big than that one.
B. This apartment is bigger than that one.
C. This apartment is big than that one.

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form?

B. This apartment is bigger than that one.

100

Which is the correct superlative form of "cheap"?

A. Most cheap
B. Cheaper
C. Cheapest

Which is the correct superlative form of "cheap"?

C. Cheapest

100

What is a fixed-rate mortgage

The APR stays the same throughout the life of the loan

200

Comparative form of [fun] -->

fun --> MORE FUN

200

This is the __________ (expensive) house on the block.

This is the LEAST EXPENSIVE house on the block.

200

What is the difference between a balloon mortgage and a fixed mortgage?

They are almost the same, but balloon is shorter term and fixed is full-term. Balloon is for people who do not quality for fixed or variable mortgages.

300

Is/Has?

Home 1 _____ ____________ (+ expensive)

Home 1 IS MORE EXPENSIVE.

300

Which sentence is correct?

A. That’s the more modern building in the area.
B. That’s the most modern building in the area.
C. That’s the modernest building in the area.

B. That’s the most modern building in the area.

300

What is negotiate?

To discuss price until both parties are happy.

400

The kitchen in this house is __________ (modern) than the one we saw yesterday.

The kitchen in this house is MORE MODERN than the one we saw yesterday.

400

This is the __________ (far) house we've found so far.

This is the FARTHEST/FURTHEST house we've found so far.

400

What is escrow?

Escrow is a safe holding place between inspection/handing title over.

It’s when a third party holds the money and documents until both the buyer and seller finish everything.

Once all steps are done, the buyer gets the house and the seller gets the money.

500

Which of these uses a negative comparative correctly?

A. The new place is less noisy than our old one.
B. The new place is fewer noisy than our old one.
C. The new place is not more noisy than our old one.

Which of these uses a negative comparative correctly?

A. The new place is less noisy than our old one.

500

Why is “This is the most livable city in the U.S.” a superlative statement?

Because it compares one city to all others, ranking it as the highest in a category (livability).

500

Explain the home buying process in 5 steps

  • Set a budget & get pre-approved

  • Start looking & find a home

  • Make an offer & negotiate

  • Do inspection, title check, and finalize loan

  • Close the deal & move in