Grammar2 2Computers Computers vsvs humans humans4 4ComputersCONTENTS CONTENTS PAGEPAGEComparison of adjectivesComparison of adjectivesComparison of Comparison of adverbsadverbsMore grammar inputMore grammar inputComparison of Comparison of adjectivesadjectives15-115-115-11 12 23 34 4When we compare two things or two groups of things, we use the comparative form of adjectives + than. We usually add -er to short adjectives and we use more with long adjectives.In the 1940s, the first computers were bigger than cars.These new chairs are more comfortable than the old ones.5 56 6This says that a computer is not This says that a computer is not cleverer than cleverer than I am.I am.7 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 David needs to buy a suitcase. He is talking to a salesman in a shop. Complete the conversation with the comparative form of the adjectives in the box.A115-215-215-2heavy light cheap expensive big smallheavy light cheap expensive big smallSalesmanCan I help you, sir?DavidYes, I need a suitcase. I have some questions about these two. The red one costs 2,500. Why is it (1)_ than the black one?SalesmanBecause its made of leather, sir. The black one is made of plastic. Thats why the black one is (2)_ than the red one.1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515DavidI see.SalesmanBut if you are going on an aeroplane,you must think about the weight. Thered suitcase is (3)_than the black one. Try them, sir.DavidOh, youre right. The black one ismuch (4)_ than thered one.SalesmanAnd look at the size too, sir. The blackone is (5)_ than the red one.DavidYes, thats true. The red one is(6)_ than the black one. Right, Ill have the black one then.SalesmanThank you very much, sir.15-315-315-31 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 151515-415-415-4 Work in pairs to do this quiz. S1 asks the questions. S2 uses the information in the box below to answer the questions. The first one has been done for you.A21S1(river/long) _, the Nile or the Amazon?S2_.1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 151515-515-515-52S1(continent/big) _, Africa or Asia?3S1(mountain/high) _, Qomolangma or K2?4S1(island/large) _, Greenland or Borneo?5S1(ocean/deep) _, the Atlantic or the Pacific?1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 Working alone, make sentences using the adjectives in the box. The first one has been done as an example.A315-615-615-61The Amazon _.2Africa _.3K2 _.4Borneo _.5The Atlantic _.lowlowshallowshallowshortshortsmallsmall1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515When we compare more than two things or two groups of things, we use the + the superlative form of adjectives. We usually add -est to short adjectives and we use most with long adjectives.Simon is the tallest boy in our class.This is the most intelligent robot I have ever seen.15-715-715-71 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 Mary is shopping for a camera. Write the letters of the cameras that the salesman is talking about. The first one has been done for you.A415-815-815-81 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 Later Mary told Tony about her shopping trip. Complete Marys sentences using the superlative form of the adjectives in the box. The first one has been done for you.A515-915-915-9TonyDid they show you any interesting cameras?MaryYes. (1) The _ costs _. (2) The _ weighs _. (3) The _ has sold over _.popularpopulardeardearlightlight1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 Work in pairs to do this quiz. S1 asks the questions. S2 gives the answers. Follow the example. Remember to use the and the superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.A615-1015-1015-10Example: (big) the Earth, the Moon or the Sun?S1Which is the biggest, the Earth, the Moon or the Sun?S2The Sun is the biggest.1(small) a bee, a butterfly or a mosquito?2(large) the Atlantic, the Pacific or the Indian Ocean?3(valuable) iron, silver or gold?4(hot) the North Pole, the South Pole or the Sahara Desert?5(heavy) a bear, a whale or an elephant?6(fast) a rocket, a plane or a train?1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515Some adjectives are irregular.15-1115-1115-11good better bestbad worse worstfar farther farthestIm the Im the bestbest computer computer games player in school.games player in school.No, youre not. No, youre not. Youre the Youre the worstworst. .1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 Look at the school record below and say whether the sentences are true or false. Circle T or F.A715-1215-1215-121Alice has thebest marksin art. T / F2Eric has worsemarks inscience thanMartin. T / F3Belinda hasbetter marksin art thanDaisy. T / F4Peter has the worst marks in science. T / F5Paulines home is farther from school than Pauls. T / F1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 Work in pairs. S1 asks S2 questions about the school record, using the adjectives in brackets in the correct form. S2 replies. The first two have been done for you.A815-1315-1315-131Who _ _ in art? (good)2Who _ _ in art, Belinda or Daisy? (good)3Who _ in science? (good)4Who _ in art, Paul or Martin? (good)1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 15155Who _ _ in science, Eric or Alice?(bad)6Who _ _ in art? (bad)15-1415-1415-147Whose home is _ school, Belindas or Martins?(far)8Whose home is _ school? (far)9Whose home is _ to school? (near)1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515Alice has better marks in Alice has better marks in history than Belinda. Paul has history than Belinda. Paul has worse marks than Belinda, but worse marks than Belinda, but better marks than Eric. Peter better marks than Eric. Peter has worse marks than Alice, has worse marks than Alice, but better marks than Daisy. but better marks than Daisy. Daisy has better marks than Daisy has better marks than Belinda. Martin has the worst Belinda. Martin has the worst marks.marks. Read what the history teacher says and put the names in the table below.A915-1515-1515-151 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515Comparison of adverbsComparison of adverbs9-19-19-11 12 23 3Adverbs tell us how and when things happen. We can compare many adverbs by using more and most.Philip sings more beautifully than you (do).Eric completed the science test (the) most quickly in our class.However, we compare a few adverbs by adding -er and -est.Tom can jump higher than David.Plants live the longest of all things on the Earth.4 45 56 67 78 89 99-29-29-21 12 23 3A few adverbs, usually those of only one syllable, have comparative and superlative forms which use -er and -est:earlyfasthardhighlatelongnearsoon earlier earliest faster fastest harder hardest higher highest later latest longer longest nearer nearest sooner soonestMost of the words above can be both adjectives and adverbs.4 45 56 67 78 89 9These are some of the most common irregular forms of the comparatives and superlatives of some adjectives and adverbs:Base formmany/muchlittlegood/wellbad/badlyfarComparativeSuperlative more most less least better best worse worst farther/further farthest/furthest9-39-39-31 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 9Before comparatives you can add the modifiers a bit, a little, much, a lot, far or rather.9-49-49-4Alice sings much/far/a lot more beautifully than Paul.Kitty runs a bit/a little faster than Mary.The article the before superlatives can be left out.He plays the violin most beautifully of us.I like vegetables best.1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 9 Denise has been unwell. Now she is feeling better. Simon is asking her how she is. Work in pairs to make dialogues. Follow the example.B19-59-59-5Example:SimonCan you studybetter now?DeniseYes, I can studybetter than before.1think/quickly?2study/long?3remember things/easily?4finish your work/early?1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 91S1Let me fill out the score sheet. What about accuracy of speech?S2Denise spoke _ Mary, but Ann _. (accurately) Denise entered a speech competition with two other students, Mary and Ann. Work in pairs. S1 asks S2 for information. S2 uses the score sheet and the words below to answer S1. The first one has been done for you.B29-69-69-61 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 92S1What about clearness of speech?S2Ann spoke _ Mary, but Denise _. (clearly)3S1What about sensible arrangement of ideas?S2Mary arranged her ideas _ Ann, but Denise _. (sensibly)9-79-79-71 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 94S1What about confidence of the speaker?S2Mary spoke _ Denise, but Ann _. (confidently)5S1What about ability to answer questions?S2Ann answered questions _ Mary, but Denise_. (well)9-89-89-81 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 96S1What about cleverness of arguments?S2Denise argued _ Ann, but Mary _. (wisely)9-99-99-91 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 9When we compare things, we can use that and those when we dont want to report the same noun.More grammar inputMore grammar input6-16-16-11 12 23 34 4 The weather in Hong that in Bangkok. Kong is cooler thanthe weather The vegetables in thethose in the shops. street markets arethe vegetables better than5 56 6 Complete these sentences with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets + than + that or those + the correct preposition. The first one has been done for you.6-26-26-21 12 23 34 41The population of New York is _ Shanghai. (large)2Taxis in Hong Kong are _ Tokyo. (cheap)3The ferries to Chongming Island are _ Pudong. (fast)4The streets in Beijing are _ Hong Kong. (wide)5The food in Beijing is _ Guangzhou. (hot)5 56 66The books on this shelf are _ that shelf. (useful)7The seats in the Airport Express trains are _ _ the underground (comfortable)8Land in Lujiazui is _ Jinqiao. (valuable)9The dresses in this shop are _ that shop. (nice)10The food in the Golden Duck Restaurant is _ the Red Dragon Restaurant. (tasty)11The students in this school are _ that school. (hard-working)12In February, the weather in our city is _ December. (cold)6-36-36-31 12 23 34 45 56 6We often use the verbs get and become + the comparative form of adjectives when we talk about continuous changes over periods of time.6-46-46-41 12 23 34 4My brother is getting lazier and lazier at school.She is becoming more and more famous.We can also use adverbs in the same way.The wind blows harder and harder.Sandy is running more and more slowly.5 56 61Prices are getting _. Saving money is becoming _.2Computers are becoming _ to our daily lives.3Cities are getting _, and traffic is becoming _.4Karaoke is getting _, especially among young people. For each sentence, choose the correct adjective from the box. Write each adjective in the comparative form twice with and. The first one has been done for you.6-56-56-5difficultdifficultessentialessentialgoodgoodheavyheavyhungryhungrypollutedpollutedtiredtiredcold cold easy easy few few high high noisy noisy popular popular drydry1 12 23 34 45 56 65During December, the weather usually becomes _. It also gets _.6My English is getting _.7The town is becoming _, so that _ people want to live there.8I am getting _! Lets go for something to eat.9Tennis is becoming _ to play, as I have more lessons!10Jane is becoming _. She didnt sleep very well last night.difficultdifficultessentialessentialgoodgoodheavyheavyhungryhungrypollutedpollutedtiredtiredcold cold easy easy few few high high noisy noisy popular popular drydry6-66-66-61 12 23 34 45 56 6ConsolidationConsolidation1 1Workbook 9A, pages 29, 30 and 31.Workbook 9A, pages 29, 30 and 31.