Grammar learning path · A2 Elementary
Comparing qualities, actions and quantities.
Develop comparison beyond simple adjective forms. Begin with than and as…as, distinguish adjective from adverb comparisons, and finish by selecting extremes in both quality and quantity.
First lesson · Comparative adjectives with the use of than
What you'll learn.
- Build comparisons with than and as…as.
- Distinguish comparative adjectives from comparative adverbs.
- Use more, fewer, less, most, least, and fewest with suitable nouns.
- Form expanded superlative patterns with correct complements.
Before you start.
- Know the basic A1 comparative and superlative forms.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Comparative adjectives with the use of than
Builds complete comparative statements with than, including pronouns, clauses, and more, fewer, and less before nouns.
- 2Lesson 2Equality and Inequality Comparisons
Adds as…as, not as…as, the same…as, quantity comparisons, modifiers, and equivalent adverb patterns.
- 3Lesson 3Comparative Adjectives vs Comparative Adverbs
Contrasts descriptions of people and things with comparisons of actions, including irregular forms, word order, and modifiers.
- 4Lesson 4Superlative adjective with the use of the
Develops adjective and adverb superlatives, the/possessive choice, experience patterns, irregular forms, and in/of complements.
- 5Lesson 5Superlatives (quantity: most / least / fewest)
Focuses on most, least, and fewest for selecting the greatest or smallest count or amount in a group.
Ready?
Comparative adjectives with the use of than.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.