COMPARATIVES
SYMBOLS
This symbol means that you should get a pen and paper: this activity demands writing.
This symbol means that you don’t need a pen and paper for this activity – you just need to think about it.
WHICH ONE OF THESE VACATION
ACTIVITIES WOULD YOU PREFER?
ACTIVITY
❑ Would you prefer to stay in a hotel near a beach or go backpacking and spend time hiking?
❑ Think about your reasons.
I would prefer to sunbathe: I think it is more relaxing than backpacking.
I would prefer to do mountain hiking because it is more exciting than sunbathing.
Sunbathing is more enjoyable than hiking because it enables you to relax more.
Mountain hiking is healthier than sunbathing because it involves physical exercise.
I think backpacking is a more adventurous thing to do than sunbathing.
COMPARATIVES
The comparative of a word is the form we use when we compare two things (or groups of things).
Comparatives are used with adjectives, adverbs, and nouns to show differences between two subjects (people,
objects, ideas, places, or actions).
Comparatives are often used in compare-contrast essays, or to offer personal opinions.
Comparative: 비교급의
Adjective: 형용사
Adverb: 부사
Noun: 명사
FORM
Comparatives with Adjectives and Adverbs
▪ To form the comparative of one-syllable adjectives and adverbs, add –er.
➢ David is taller than Ian.
➢ A cheetah is faster than a lion.
▪ If the adjective or adverb ends in a single vowel and consonant, double the consonant.
➢ The weather in summer is hotter than the weather in winter.
➢ An elephant is bigger than a mouse.
▪ To form the comparative of most two-syllable adjectives and adverbs, add more.
➢ A car is more expensive than a bicycle.
▪ however, if the adjective ends in –le, use –r.
➢ Life in the country is simpler than life in the city.
▪ If the adjective ends in a consonant + y, change y to ier.
➢ Our English exam was easier than our psychology exam.
Comparatives with Nouns
▪ To form the comparative of nouns, use more.
➢ Bill Gates has more money than I do.
SYLLABLES
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation with one vowel sound.
tall pretty expensive ridiculous
Adjectives
One syllable Two syllables Three syllables Four syllables
Cold Heavy Important Undemanding
Hot Stupid Dangerous Irregular
Fast Lazy Physical Ordinary
Big Peaceful Positive Intelligent
Cute Pleasant Curious Necessary
FORM
ACTIVITY
On some paper, write down the comparative forms of the adjectives and adverbs below.
1. Hot
2. Expensive
3. Quickly
4. Cute
5. Good
6. Early
7. Dangerous
8. Challenging
ACTIVITY
On some paper, write down the comparative forms of the adjectives and adverbs below.
1. Hot Hotter
2. Expensive More expensive
3. Quickly More quickly
4. Cute Cuter
5. Good Better
6. Early Earlier
7. Dangerous More dangerous
8. Challenging More challenging
FORM
Typical Pattern
Noun Phrase Be verb Comparative Noun Phrase
Playing chess is more interesting than playing video games.
The girl with the bright earrings is taller than the girl in the pink dress.
A night spent indoors reading a book is cheaper and more fun than a night spent in a bar drinking.
The large vase is more expensive than the small vase.
Noun Phrase: 명사구(문장 속에서 명사처럼 주어·목적어·보어·전치사의 목적어로 쓰이는 구)
ACTIVITY
MAKE SENTENCES USING
COMPARATIVES TO COMPARE
LIZ AND BEN. WRITE THE
SENTENCES ON PAPER.
ACTIVITY
MAKE SENTENCES USING
COMPARATIVES TO COMPARE
LIZ AND BEN. WRITE THE
SENTENCES ON PAPER.
Better driver than Ben
is more patient than Liz
taller than Ben is a better dancer than Liz
work earlier than is more intelligent than Ben
works harder than Liz. speaks Spanish better than Ben
more money than Liz goes to the movies more than Liz
LEAVING OUT THAN
Comparative words can be used without than if we know what is being compared.
‘Men have greater strength than women.’ ‘Yes, but women live longer.’ (i.e.‘longer than me’n)
‘Air travel is becoming more popular.’ (i.e.‘more popular than it used to be’)
‘True, but I wish it was cheaper.’ (i.e.‘cheaper than it is’)
‘New York is much bigger and more exciting than Anseong.’ ‘Yeah, but Anseong is more peaceful.’ (i.e.‘more peaceful than New York’)
ACTIVITY
Complete the sentences with
the comparative form of the
adjectives given. Write them
on some paper.
ACTIVITY
Complete the sentences with
the comparative form of the
more serious than
adjectives given. Write them
on some paper. thinner
bigger
more interested
more important than
simpler
more crowded than
more peaceful than
more easily
higher than
ADVERBS OF DEGREE
Adverbs of degree such as much, a little, any, no, and somewhat can make a comparative word stronger
or weaker.
much
a lot
This coat is somewhat cheaper than that one.
a little
no
ACTIVITY
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING A LITTLE OR MUCH AND A COMPARATIVE. WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS
ON PAPER.
ACTIVITY
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING A LITTLE OR MUCH AND A COMPARATIVE. WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS
ON PAPER.
is much younger than his father.
is a little more expensive than yours.
much better today than yesterday.
a little warmer today than it was yesterday.
A much better volleyball player than I am.
ACTIVITY
Think of sentences
comparing these two images.
Write them down if you want
to.
EXAMPLES
➢ I think that Parasite was more
dramatic than Avengers: Endgame.
➢ I liked Endgame more than Parasite.
➢ I think that action movies are better
than thrillers.
➢ I think watching Korean movies is
more convenient than watching foreign
language movies.
➢ Endgame made more money than
Parasite at the Box Office.
➢ The script for Parasite was more
interesting than the script for
Endgame.
➢ Endgame had a better soundtrack
than Parasite.
SPEAKING ACTIVITY
In the following activity, we are going to practice using comparatives by comparing different ideas.
We re going to see two pictures that represent two distinct ideas.
You should describe the pictures, compare them, and express which one you prefer.
EXAMPLE: DO YOU PREFER THE CITY OR THE COUNTRY?
1. Describe the picture on the
left (the city). Remember to
use adjectives.
2. Describe the picture on the
right (the country).
Remember to use adjectives.
3. Which one do you prefer?
4. Why do you prefer it? Give
your reasons, using
comparatives.
5. Restate your opinion.
EXAMPLE
Introduce the
common category. I can see two images that both represent places.
One of the images is of a modern city. There are many high-rise buildings. The
Describe one
picture. Use
picture has been taken at night, but there are many bright and colorful lights on, so
adjectives. the city looks exciting and vibrant. There is a river running through the city and I
can see the city lights reflected in the water.
Describe the other The other image is of the countryside. In the middle of the picture there is a
picture. Use white house and there is a mountain in the background. There is lots of green
adjectives. grass and trees. The sky is blue with some clouds. There is some mist around the
bottom of the mountain.
State your opinion:
which one do you I would prefer to live in the city rather than the country.
prefer?
I think city life is more convenient and exciting than country life. For example, in
Give your reasons. the city there are so many things to do: there are movie theaters, restaurants,
Use comparatives.
shops, and parks. There are many ways to enjoy culture, like visiting museums and
art galleries. Also, nightlife in the city is more interesting than the country. There
are night markets and bars.
Conclude: restate Therefore I would rather live in the city than the country.
your opinion.
EXAMPLE:
COMPARE THESE TWO PICTURES. WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER? WHY?
EXAMPLE:
COMPARE THESE TWO PICTURES. WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER? WHY?
EXAMPLE:
COMPARE THESE TWO PICTURES. WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER? WHY?
EXAMPLE:
COMPARE THESE TWO PICTURES. WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER? WHY?
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