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Grammar
Can use an adjective as a subject complement after a linking verb.
Can place adjectives in the correct position (before nouns).
Can form the superlative of longer regular adjectives with 'most'.
Can make comparisons with 'more' + longer adjectives.
Can form the superlative of regular adjectives with '-est'.
Can use phrases with prepositions + adjectives + nouns.
Can distinguish between adjectives ending with '-ed' and '-ing'.
Can make comparisons with regular shorter adjectives + '-er'.
Can
Can form irregular superlatives
use adjectives after verbs ofofsensation
adjectives(e.g.
and'look,
adverbs suchfeel,
sound, as 'best',
taste,'worst'.
smell, seem,
appear').
Can make irregular comparisons of adjectives and adverbs such as 'better', 'worse'.
Can use all forms of comparatives and superlatives of adjectives.
Can form adjectives from nouns with common affixes.
Can construct basic phrases with '(not) (the) same … as …'
Can form a range of adjectives from nouns and verbs with common suffixes.
Can negate adjectives with the correct negative prefix.
Can put a range of different adjectives into the correct sequence.
Can form adjectives from verbs and nouns with common suffixes.
Can form a range of hyphenated compound adjectives.
Can use a range of common prefixes enhancing the meaning of adjectives.
Can use parallel comparatives ('the' + comparative1, 'the' + comparative2).
Can use 'ever' for emphasis with comparatives and superlatives of adjectives.
Can use a repeated comparative to emphasise the rate or amount of change.
Can use 'one of/some of/among' in phrases with superlative adjectives.
Can use 'only' as an adverb in the correct position.
Can make complex comparisons between verb/noun phrases.
Can make complex comparisons between clauses.
Grammatical Category
Clause > Basic construction Structure
adjective as subject complement Examples
Chiara is Italian.
Clause > With
Adjective 'be'
> Position (verb + adjective)
position of adjectives (adjective + You lookcar
a white tired.
Clause > Basic
Adjective construction
> Comparison NP)
superlative of adjectives ('most' + the a small
most box of biscuits
expensive
Clause > Comparison
Adjective > Comparison adjective)
comparative forms of adjectives the most interesting
The film was more interesting than
Clause > Comparison
Adjective > Comparison with 'more ' the
the book.
biggest
Clause > Comparison
Phrase > Basic construction superlative of adjectives
prepositional phrases (adj./nounwith '-est' the
cheapfunniest
coat
Adjective > Position phrases) two
It's a veryinboring
men a large black car
film.
Adjective
Adjective >> Formation
Comparison adjectives with '-ed/-ing'
inflected comparative forms of We're very
by train). excited.
Clause > Comparison
Clause > Comparison adjectives She's
the bestcleverer than me.
Adverb > Comparison
Adjective > Position superlative of adjectives (irregular) the She worst
looks tired.
Phrase > Basic construction
Adverb > Comparison verb of sensation + adjective
inflected comparative forms of It
It's betternice.
smells here than in London.
Clause > Comparison
Adjective > Comparison irregular
comparatives and superlatives (all I'm
adjectives and adverbs olderfeeling
than himworse today.
Adverb > Comparison forms)
adjectives from nouns with common the most- successful
success useful present
Adjective
Adjective >> Formation
Comparison suffixes ('-y', '-ful') sport
The time- sporty
in London is the same as in
Clause > Comparison '(not) (the)formed
adjectives same …with as …'suffixes Dublin.- amusing/amused
amuse
Adjective > Formation (overview) beauty
un+likely - beautiful
Adjective
Adjective >> Formation
Position negation
sequenceof ofadjectives with prefixes
different types of in+appropriate
a big old yellow French car
Phrase > Basic construction adjectives
adjectives from verbs with common abelieve tall attractive young Asian man
- believable
Adjective
Adjective >> Formation
Formation suffixes ('-able', '-less')
adjective/adverb + hyphen + hope - hopeless
high-quality
Adverb > Formation adjective/noun full-time
prefixes + adjectives (overview; not under+paid
Adjective
Adjective >> Formation
Comparison negation)
'the' + adj1/adv1 (comparative) + super+human
The more he drinks, the less sense
Adverb > Comparison 'the'
'ever'/comparative of adjectives + he
+ adj2/adv2 (comparative) themakes.
best ever
Adjective >> Comparison
Adjective Comparison 'than ever'
adverb (comparative + and + wider than ever
expensive.
Adverb > Comparison
Adjective > Comparison comparative)
'one of/some of/among' + He
amongdrovethefaster andpeople
richest faster.
Preposition > Logical
Adverb > Modifier superlative phrases some of the finest
I only wanted examples
to help.
Adjective
Adjective >> Position
Comparison 'only'
VP1/NP1as adverb in correct
+ comparative position+ It's
adjective only a small
difference than flat.
the end of his
Conjunction > Coordinating
Adjective > Comparison 'than' + VP2/NP1 marriage.
clause1 + comparative adjective + getting the job done than with doing
Conjunction > Coordinating 'than' + clause2 it well.
GSE CEFR
30 A2 (30-35)
31 A2 (30-35)
36 A2+ (36-42)
36 A2+ (36-42)
36 A2+ (36-42)
37 A2+ (36-42)
38 A2+ (36-42)
38 A2+ (36-42)
38 A2+ (36-42)
39 A2+ (36-42)
39 A2+ (36-42)
40 A2+ (36-42)
42 A2+ (36-42)
45 B1 (43-50)
47 B1 (43-50)
48 B1 (43-50)
49 B1 (43-50)
49 B1 (43-50)
50 B1 (43-50)
50 B1 (43-50)
53 B1+ (51-58)
53 B1+ (51-58)
53 B1+ (51-58)
55 B1+ (51-58)
56 B1+ (51-58)
62 B2 (59-66)
66 B2 (59-66)