Making Comparisons
Objectives
Grammar Focus➧ Comparative and Superlative adjectives
Vocabulary
➧ Adjectives for comparing people, places, and things
Practice
➧ Comparing and contrasting different topics
Grammar Focus
Comparatives
Add -er or more
➧ Faster | More beautiful
Superlatives
Add -est or most
➧ Fastest | Most beautiful
Irregular Forms
➧ Good | Better | Best
➧ Bad | Worse | Worst
Vocabulary
Adjectives for Comparing People, Places, and Things
People
➧ Smart
➧ Friendly
➧ Hardworking
➧ Creative
Places
➧ Beautiful
➧ Crowded
➧ Peaceful
➧ Modern
Things
➧ Expensive
➧ Useful
➧ Comfortable
➧ Efficient
Wrap-Up
Homework
Write a paragraph comparing two people or things, using at least five comparative and superlative adjectives
Example
My hometown is smaller than the city where I currently live, but it’s much more peaceful. The weather in the city is better, but the food back home is the best. Overall, I think the city is more exciting, but my hometown is the most relaxing place I know.