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.
What you will 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
- 1Comparative adjectives with the use of than
Builds complete comparative statements with than, including pronouns, clauses, and more, fewer, and less before nouns.
- 2Equality and Inequality Comparisons
Adds as…as, not as…as, the same…as, quantity comparisons, modifiers, and equivalent adverb patterns.
- 3Comparative Adjectives vs Comparative Adverbs
Contrasts descriptions of people and things with comparisons of actions, including irregular forms, word order, and modifiers.
- 4Superlative adjective with the use of the
Develops adjective and adverb superlatives, the/possessive choice, experience patterns, irregular forms, and in/of complements.
- 5Superlatives (quantity: most / least / fewest)
Focuses on most, least, and fewest for selecting the greatest or smallest count or amount in a group.