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- 1. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 1 Fun Grammar Lessons Comparative Adjectives 1 Grammar Notes 2 2 Adjective Formation 4 3 Fill in the Blanks 5 4 Spot the Errors 6 5 Comparisons 7 6 Pair Work 8 A Answer Key 9 B Spelling Rules 11
- 2. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 2 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Grammar Notes 1 A. Introduction Use comparative adjectives to compare two people, places, or things. To make a comparison, add -er to the end of a short adjective or add more before a long adjective. Use than before the second noun. Comparative Adjectives Form Example one syllable Adj + -er tall + -er = taller two syllables ending in -y -y changes to -i + -er happy + -er = happier two syllables (not ending in -y) more + Adj more + famous = more famous three (or more) syllables more + Adj more + beautiful = more beautiful
- 3. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 3 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Grammar Notes cont. 1 B. Take Note! Note #1 Some two-syllable adjectives don’t follow the normal rules. For example, we can say friendlier or more friendly and simpler or more simple. Other such adjectives include angry, cruel, handsome, gentle, and quiet. Note #2 Participial adjectives (-ed or -ing adjectives) are always formed with more + adjective. Do not use -er even if the adjective has only one syllable. For example, we must say more bored, more tired, more thrilling, and more exciting. Note #3 Irregular comparative adjectives include: • good better • bad worse • far farther/further C. Examples • Maria is taller than Jack. • I feel happier today than I did yesterday. • The buildings are more modern in New York City than in my city. • Sunsets at the beach are more beautiful than sunsets in the city. Remember: Use than, not then, before the second noun.
- 4. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 4 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Adjective Formation 2 Write the comparative form beside each adjective. # Adjective Comparative Adjective Ex beautiful more beautiful 1 scary 2 adventurous 3 exciting 4 old 5 lazy 6 tired 7 intelligent 8 quiet 9 pretty # Adjective Comparative Adjective 10 calm 11 tall 12 angry 13 bored 14 smart 15 hungry 16 modern 17 delicious 18 short 19 troublesome
- 5. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 5 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Fill in the Blanks 3 Write the comparative form of the adjective in the blanks. Ex It is in Chicago than in Los Angeles. 1 The class was than he expected. 2 Your party will be than my party. 3 Were you than your sister after school today? 4 She feels today than yesterday. 5 Mexico is than Canada. 6 He is a soccer player than she is. 7 Was today’s quiz than last week’s quiz? 8 I am at home than at school. 9 This test is going to be than usual. windier (windy) (short) (good) (sleepy) (tired) (simple) (warm) (comfortable) (bad) (difficult)
- 6. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 6 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Spot the Errors 4 Ex The movie theatre is loud than the library. 1 Science is interestinger than math. 2 Antarctica is colder then Africa. 3 Who is famouser, Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp? 4 Do you think his paintings are more pretty than my paintings? 5 My friend is more adventurous my brother. 6 The second Pirates of the Caribbean was badder than the first one. 7 What pizza topping do you like more good, pepperoni or ham? The movie theatre is louder than the library. Find the error in each of the following sentences. Rewrite the correct sentences.
- 7. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 7 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Comparisons 5 Discuss the images with a partner, and then write a sentence using a comparative adjective. Ex hippo’s mouth / cat’s mouth The hippo’s mouth is wider than the cat’s mouth. 1 new car / old car 2 palm tree / pine tree 3 sunsets at the beach / sunsets in the city 4 ancient architecture / modern architecture 5 sushi / pasta
- 8. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 8 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Pair Work 6 Ask your partner the following questions. Write the question, and then write your name or your partner’s name (depending on the answer). # Adjective Question Name 1 tall Who is taller? 2 short 3 old 4 young 5 outgoing 6 athletic 7 silly 8 adventurous
- 9. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 9 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Answer Key A (continued on the next page...) 2 Adjective Formation 4 Spot the Errors 3 Fill in the Blanks 1. scarier 2. more adventurous 3. more exciting 4. older 5. lazier 6. more tired 7. more intelligent 8. more quiet / quieter 9. prettier 10. calmer 1. Science is more interesting than math. 2. Antarctica is colder than Africa. 3. Who is more famous, Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp? 4. Do you think his paintings are prettier than my paintings? 5. My friend is more adventurous than my brother. 6. The second Pirates of the Caribbean was worse than the first one. 7. What pizza topping do you like better, pepperoni or ham? 1. shorter 2. better 3. sleepier 4. more tired 5. warmer 11. taller 12. angrier / more angry 13. more bored 14. smarter 15. hungrier 16. more modern 17. more delicious 18. shorter 19. more troublesome 6. worse 7. more simple / simpler 8. more comfortable 9. more difficult Answer Key Lesson Description: In this lesson, students study the form and use of comparative adjectives. They practise making comparisons through speaking, writing, and pair work exercises, and they also review common spelling rules. Level: Int Time: 2–3 hours Tags: adjectives, comparative adjectives, comparing, more than, -er, grammar, grammar practice, fun grammar lessons
- 10. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 10 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons Answer Key cont. A Editor’s Note: If your students aren’t familiar with the spelling rules associated with comparative adjective formation, please go over the printable handout with them on page 11. 5 Comparisons Answers will vary. Example answers: 1. The new car is faster than the old car. 2. Palm trees are taller than pine trees. 3. Sunsets at the beach are more beautiful than sunsets in the city. 4. Ancient architecture is more detailed than modern architecture. 5. Sushi is healthier than pasta. 6 Pair Work Do this exercise in pairs or small groups. 1. Who is taller? 2. Who is shorter? 3. Who is older? 4. Who is younger? 5. Who is more outgoing? 6. Who is more athletic? 7. Who is sillier? 8. Who is more adventurous?
- 11. Copyright 2017, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 1.0) 11 Comparative Adjectives Fun Grammar Lessons B Spelling Rules When we add -er to the end of an adjective, we must follow certain spelling rules. Syllables Rule Examples 1 If the adjective ends in -e, add -r. • close closer • late later • strange stranger 1 If the adjective ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern, double the final consonant. • big bigger • hot hotter • thin thinner 2 If the adjective ends in -y, change -y to -i and add -er. • happy happier • silly sillier • busy busier