Relative Pronouns
What do we use relative pronouns for?
How many types of relative clauses are there?
2: Defining and Non-defining
What is the difference between comparative and superlative adjectives?
Comparative= Compares two things
Superlatives=talks about extremes, the "most" in a group.
When do we use as+adjective+as?
To compare 2 similar things
Who sings the song "Hotel California?"
The Eagles
What are the relative pronouns?
WHO, THAT, WHICH, WHEN, WHERE, WHOSE, WHOM
What do DEFINING relative clauses work for?
To define, give relevant information
What are the rules that we follow for comparative adjectives?
2. more + adjective + than
What do we use to compare two things that are NOT similar?
Not as + adjective + as
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 planets
Choose the correct relative pronoun:
Elizabeth is someone _________ is very responsible.
WHO
Why do we use a non-defining clause?
To give extra information, sometimes unnecessary. The information doesn't have to be relevant.
What are the rules that we follow for superlative adjectives?
1. The + adjective -est/iest
2. The most + adjective
My brother is as tall as my sister.
Who's taller?
They are the same height.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid
Choose the correct relative pronoun:
The movie __________ I watched last night was scary. I couldn't sleep all night.
THAT
His brother, who works at the supermarket, is a friend of mine.
NON-DEFINING
What are the comparative and superlative forms of this adjective?
FUNNY
Funnier than
The funniest
This lasagna isn't as good as the one we ate at the restaurant.
Which lasagna was better?
The one at the restaurant.
Who are the 4 members of The Beatles?
Paul McCartney
John Lennon
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun:
My grandmother is someone ______ is very hardworking. She lives in a ranch in the town, a small place ________ she has plenty of plants and animals.
WHO, WHERE
It’s hoped that we will raise £10,000 for local charities, which help the homeless.
NON-DEFINING
What is the comparative and superlative form of this adjective?
INTERESTING
More interesting than...
The most interesting...
The weather today isn't as hot as previous years.
When was the weather hottest?
In the previous years
What is the biological process in which a caterpillar becomes a butterfly?
Metamorphosis