Let’s compare!

Study the Theory Box! and complete the table.
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Irregular Forms
good
the best
louder
the loudest
high
the highest
more intelligent
the most intelligent
bigger
the biggest
helpful
the most helpful
fast
faster

small
good
loud
high
intelligent
big
helpful
fast
Now complete the sentences with adjectives from the table.
I can’t reach the book. Why did Tom put it on the …………………………… shelf?
This is …………………… essay I’ve ever written.
…when I hear Steve
…when I hear Tim
Steve’s voice is …………………… that Tim’s.
the highest
the best
louder

small
good
loud
high
intelligent
big
helpful
fast
Judy
Ben
Ben is ………………………………… than Judy. After all he’s a straight-A student.
more intelligent
Asia is …………………… than Africa.
The cheetah is ………………………… animal in the world.
bigger
the fastest

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Study the Theory Box!
Use the adverbs in the list in the correct form to complete the sentences. Add any necessary words.
fast
well
formally
wonderfully
early
carefully
This is ……………………………………… written book I’ve ever read.
the most wonderfully
David cooks …………………………… his wife.
better than
Sam drives ……………………………………… all my friends. He always pays attention to the road signs.
the most carefully of

Klaus ran ………………………… and won the race.
fast
well
formally
wonderfully
early
carefully
John is ……………………………… dressed …………… David.
Chloe arrived ………………………… the other students.
David
John
more formally
than
the fastest
earlier than

Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form.
bigger
more expensive
younger
The best
more colourful
the quietest
the friendliest

Types of Comparisons
as ……… as
not so/as ……… as
not such a(an) ……… as
Тед такой же высокий, как и Джим.
Кейт не такая умная, как ее сестра.
Дейв не такой хороший футболист, как раньше.
less ……… than
the least ……… of/in
Красная машина менее дорогая, нежели синяя
но черная самая дорогая из всех.
the ………, the ………
Чем раньше ты уедешь, тем раньше ты вернешься.
Чем надежнее, тем дороже автомобиль.
comparative
comparative
positive
positive
……… and ………
comparative
comparative
История становится все интереснее и интереснее.
Он шел быстрее и быстрее.

prefer Ving to Ving
prefer N to N
Я предпочитаю пить чай, а не кофе.
Я предпочитаю спагетти, а не пиццу.
would prefer to V rather than V
prefer N to N
Я бы предпочел идти пешком, нежели брать такси.
Я бы предпочел остаться дома, нежели идти на вечеринку.

loyal
fierce/kind
modern/old
interesting
comfortable
expensive/cheap

delicious
exciting
sour/sweet

to run /
to be healthy
to eat /
to become fat
to read books/
to be intelligent

would prefer to V rather than V
prefer N to N

to get beautiful
to become excited
to get hot
to get strong
to get painful

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Ask and answer using a superlative form (-est/most/least) and the present perfect with ever.
What’s the most impressive building you’ve ever visited?
The most impressive building I have ever visited is the Kremlin in Moscow.
interesting person / know
stressful exam / take
long book / read
exciting film / see
expensive thing / buy