Grammar: Comparitives

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Dining Out

Don’t wolf your food down! In this lesson, students will discuss food and dining out at restaurants. They will learn and practice comparative adjectives and expand their vocabulary related to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets, designed to keep both adults and teenagers actively involved, ensuring a fun and effective learning experience.

A2 Elementary   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Text   |   Food   |   45 min   | A2-2

How Do You Get to Work?

It’s time to go to work! In this lesson, students will explore different ways to travel and commute to work. The lesson includes audio of two people discussing their travel experiences. Students will also practice using comparatives, adjectives, and related vocabulary. Engaging discussion activities and worksheets are provided to help learners practice, making the lesson interactive and enjoyable. These materials are designed for both adults and teenagers to support a well-rounded and effective learning experience.

A1 Beginner   |   General English, Speaking Lessons   |   Audio   |   Travel   |   45 min   | A1-5

What are Comparatives in English Grammar?

In English grammar, comparatives are used to compare differences between two objects they modify, indicating a greater or lesser degree of a quality. They are typically formed by adding "-er" to one-syllable adjectives, such as "taller" from "tall" or "faster" from "fast". Adjectives ending in "e" simply add "-r" (e.g., "larger" from "large"), and those with a single vowel before a final consonant double the consonant and add "-er" (e.g., "bigger" from "big"). For two-syllable adjectives ending in "y", the "y" changes to "i" before adding "-er" (e.g., "happier" from "happy"). Adjectives with two or more syllables typically use "more" before the adjective, such as "more beautiful" or "more interesting".

Comparatives often follow the word "than" to clarify the comparison, as in "She is taller than her brother" or "This book is more interesting than the last one". Irregular forms, like "better" for "good" and "worse" for "bad", deviate from these standard rules. These structures are crucial for expressing differences and making direct comparisons between two entities, allowing speakers to convey nuanced observations about the world around them.

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