Sabtu, 22 Oktober 2016

Degree of Comparison

  • Positive degree :

As + adj/adv + as
The same + noun + as

Example :
The art of singing is as old as humanity
Kevin is the same height as Alex

  • Comparative degree :

Adj/adv + -er + than >> (smart,cute,large,strong,big,clever) >> one breath
More +adj/adv + than >> (ex-pen-sive,luxury,beautiful) >> more than one breath

Example :
Kevin is smarter than Alex
Kevin is more handsome than Alex

  • Superlative degree :

The + adj/adv + -est >> (smart,cute,large,strong,big,clever) >> one breath
The most + adj/adv >>  (ex-pen-sive,l luxury,beautiful) >> more than one breath

Example :
Kevin is the smartest student in his class
Kevin is the most populer student

  • Remember :

Don’t forget about to be (am,is,are) after subject
  • Special :

Good >> better than >> the best
Bad >> worse than >> the worst
Much/many >> more than >> the most
Little >> less than >> the least
Far >> farther/further than >> the farthest/furthest

Farther or further?
My home is farther than you >> distance
I need further information >> abstract noun

EXERCISE
Complete these conversations

1. A: Which dress is ... (pretty), the yellow one or the green one?
    B: Well,the green one is silk. And silk is ... (expensive) polyester.

2. A: Is this blue t-shirt ... (large) the red and white one?
    B: No, the red and white one is ... (big). It’s mediumthe blue one is a small.

3. A: Look at these pants! Which ones do you like ... (good)?    
    B: I prefer the green cotton ones. They’re ... (stylish) the wool ones

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