English Adjectives
In English, adjectives decline for three degrees of modification: positive, comparative, and superlative. Learn the rules for spelling and pronouncing the comparative and superlative forms of English adjectives in the following sections.- slide 2 of 7
Single Syllable Adjectives
For one-syllable adjectives spelled with a final consonant preceded by either two vowels or additional consonants, simply add the -er or -est suffix. For example:
- cold – colder – coldest
- deep – deeper – deepest
- fast – faster – fastest
- lean – leaner – leanest
For one-syllable adjectives spelled with a final y or w preceded by a vowel, simply add the -er or -est suffix. For example:
- gay – gayer – gayest
- low – lower – lowest
- new – newer – newest
- slow – slower – slowest
- big – bigger – biggest
- fat – fatter – fattest
- hot – hotter – hottest
- sad – sadder – saddest
For one-syllable adjectives spelled with a final e preceded by a consonant, remove the e and then add the -er or -est suffix. For example:
- cute – cuter – cutest
- fine – finer – finest
- nice – nicer – nicest
- wide – wider – widest
- slide 3 of 7
-y, -le, and -er Adjectives
For one- or two-syllable adjectives spelled with a final y preceded by a consonant, change the y to an i and then add the -er or -est suffix. For example:
- burly – burlier – burliest
- dry – drier – driest
- sassy – sassier – sassiest
- ugly – uglier – ugliest
For two-syllable adjectives spelled with a final le, remove the e and then add the -er or -est suffix. For example:
- gentle – gentler – gentlest
- humble – humbler – humblest
- little – littler – littlest
- simple – simpler – simplest
For two-syllable adjectives spelled with a final er, simply add the -er or -est suffix. For example:
- bitter – bitterer – bitterest
- eager – eagerer – eagerest
- somber – somberer – somberest
- tender – tenderer – tenderest
Note, however, that the comparative and superlative forms of -le and -er adjectives are in the process of linguistic change with the addition of both -er/-est suffixes and more/most adverbs producing grammatically acceptable forms. For example, native English speakers use both humbler and more humble and both tenderest and most tender. - slide 4 of 7
Irregular Adjectives
Some English adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. For example:
- bad – worse – worst
- far – further – furthest
- good – better – best
- many – more – most
- old – elder – eldest
- well – better – best
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Sunday 7 September 2014
COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES - SPELLING
Sunday 24 November 2013
WE USE ...
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WE USE
CAN +
INFINITIVE
BE
ALLOWED TO + INFINITIVE
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE
PERMITTED IN THE PRESENT
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WE USE
CAN’T
+ INFINITIVE
NOT BE
ALLOWED TO + INFINITIVE
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE NOT PERMITTED
IN THE PRESENT
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WE USE
 HAVE
TO
+ INFINITIVE
HAS TO
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TO
TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO DO
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WE USE
DON’T
HAVE TO + INFINITIVE
DOESN’T
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY TO DO
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WE USE
COULD
+ INFINITIVE
WAS / WERE ALLOWED TO +
INFINITIVE
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE
PERMITTED IN THE PAST
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WE USE
COULDN’T
+ INFINITIVE
WASN’T / WEREN’T ALLOWED TO +
INFINITIVE
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE
NOT PERMITTED IN THE PAST
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WE USE
HAD TO
+ INFINITIVE
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO DO
IN THE PAST
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WE USE
DIDN’T HAVE TO +
INFINITIVE
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TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE NOT NECESSARY
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Tuesday 17 September 2013
FROM UNIT 6 TO UNIT 9
Unit
6
1. Grammar and Functions
-Obligations and
permission in the present (p 45): PERMISSION:
Be (IS /ARE /AM) ALLOWED TO + INFINITIVE – CAN +
INFINITIVE) – (IS /ARE / AM) NOT ALLOWED TO+ INFINITIVE and CAN’T+ INFINITIVE. OBLIGATION: use HAVE TO INFINITIVE to talk about things that are necessary to do. Use DON’T HAVE TO INFINITIVE To talk about
things that are not necessary to do
- Obligations in the
past (47): PERMISSION
Be (WAS / WERE) ALLOWED TO + INFINITIVE – COULD + INFINITIVE). OBLIGATION: use HAD TO INFINITIVE to talk about things that were necessary to do. Use DIDN’T HAVE TO INFINITIVE to talk about things that were not necessary to do
2. Vocabulary
Rules and behaviour (p 44 - 46): get on with, have an argument, go wrong, do
badly at school, get into trouble, take any notice, behave, punish, guide,
control bring up
Domestic tasks (47):
MAKE: breakfast, make
phone calls, make beds, the most mess
DO: the cooking / the housework / the hoovering / the washing up / the
ironing
3. Society and the law (48): join the army, go to prison, steal, vote, commit a crime / a murder,
be banned, take a driving test, be illegal, death penalty
4. Writing
Write about rules at home and at school
Write an invitation. Active study: cooking at
school
Unit
7
5. Grammar and Functions
-Future arrangements (53): use present
continuous to describe definite arrangements in the future. Time expressions: this
evening / year, at the weekend, after lunch, next Friday / week, in the next
few days /years
1-WILL (to show that we thing something is
sure to happen) WON´T (to show that we thing something is sure not to happen).WILL
+ DEFINITELY or PROBABLY (to show how sure we feel: DEFINITELY (= very sure) /
PROBABLY (= quite sure). NOTE: People will definitely travel abroad /
People definitely won´t travel
abroad 2-May; Might (54) to show that
we think something is possible in the future
3- Future forms of CAN ( will be able to infinitive) and HAVE TO (will
have to)
6. Vocabulary
Holidays (p 52):
go shopping, sunbathe, go sightseeing, look at scenery, eat - FLYING (54): check in desk, passport control,
security, departures board, destination, arrivals gate, luggage, boarding card,
customs,
- DESCRIBING
HOLIDAYS (56): accommodation, tour operator, travel agent, customer, and
holidaymaker. ACTIONS: get sunburnt, get food poisoning, have fun, complain,
deal with, blame.
7. Writing
Write a personal letter.
Active study: A trip to Paris. A postcard and
a letter
Unit
9
8. Grammar and Functions
·
-Defining relative clauses (69): who
+ people / which + things and animals / that .
- Conditional type 0: If present simple,
present simple
- First conditional (70) (Possible situation) If
simple present, simple future (to describe a result)
- Future time clauses: use THE PRESENT TENSE after time
words like WHEN / AFTER / BEFORE. Example:
After school finishes, people will be able to use the mobile phones
9. Vocabulary
Machines and how they work (p 68): MP3 player, answering machine, games console,
alarm clock, hairdryer, digital camera, mobile phone
Gadgets
10- Writing
Write about technology
TECHNOLOGY - GADGETS
A. Listen to the advertisements and take notes on which product you would buy or use.
B .Re-listen and complete the grid.
1. Name “Compubeauty” 2.Name: ___________________________________
Purpose -_________________________________ Purpose: ___________________________________
Price ____________________________________ Price _______________________________________
Contact: _________________________________ Contact N/A
3. Name _”Pengo……______________________ 4. Name: _”__________________________________
Purpose _________________________________ Purpose ____________________________________
Price _________________________________ Price _N/A
Contact ________________________________ Contact _____________________________________
C. Re-listen to the CD and correct the wrong statements.
a)suits best those who want to find a partner.
b)tells you the most suitable style for you.
c) Only until the end of the month will we get a special offer.
d) Vouchers giving you 50 percent discount on all clothes .
2.Personal robot 3.Pengo Watch____________
a)helps you organise your homework. a)It can be used as a remote control for TVs and DVDs
b)weighs 2 kilograms b)Gives you a weekly forecast.
c) removes books and objects from the floor c)It warns you if teachers/parents are close.
d)Only bought on catalogue d)You’ll get a free ticket if you order before 31st of March.
4.Intelligent clothing 5. Superbike
a) It repairs itself a) is made from very light material.
b)Smart colour changes up to 5 choices. b) It fits in most school bags
c) doesn’t need ironing c)is available in 4 colours
d) Can be bought in many shops d)helps you come back home.
D. What do you remember? Which item(s) would be bought/used by
:1 somebody travelling n different climates?
2-A person who wants to know when grown-ups are nearby?
3..Someone interested in looking good. 4. A forgetful person?
TAPESCRIPT
Teenscape Hi Tech Shopping Change your image
-A fast, reliable services provided for the young man or woman who wants to make an impression.
Compubeauty uses the latest technology to help …you change your whole life painlessly and inexpensively! Compubeauty uses computer imaging techniques to let you see which hairstyle is right for you. Experiment with make up to see what colours suit you. “Try on” different styles of clothing t0 see how you could look- without paying for expensive mistakes. For a one hour appointment with one of our experts you will get personal and professional attention ; Computer printouts …of your final choices.
Special discounts on all hair and beauty productsVouchers giving you 15% discount on all clothes in any of our …Compubeauty shops
Just bring 2 recent photos a closeup shot of your face and and a full length one Phone us on 0207-9846002 Immediately for an appointment Special offer until the end of the month only 50 pounds !
Personal Robot Make your parents and teachers happy!
Are you having problems finishing your homework on time? Do you avoid tidying your room until your mum shouts at you? You don’t need to worry if you buy a Mr Helping Hand personal robot. Mr H can be programmed to organise your homework and can help you do the work faster. Your own personal robot will follow you around, putting away books and objects that are left lying on the floor or bed. Mr H has also got the following features: weighs only 3 kgs.; long life batteries, a 5-year guarantee; remembers simple instructions.
Originally sold for 229 pounds now only 150 pounds . You can buy your personal robot from all branches of Spark Electrics.
Pengo watch control
This is a watch that James Bond would be proud to wear!. This is not a watch for ordinary people. Your electronic Pengo watch control acts as a remote control for TVs and DVDs. Sets off a silent warning alarm when parents or teachers are near …. Gives you A daily weather forecast, reminds you when to hand in your homework; This amazing electronic watch has also got a security code lock In addition to all this your Pengo watch control will always tell you the time accurately ! … Special introcdutory price of 61,99 Pounds including a 5 -year guarantee. Order before the of 1st March and you will be sent 2 free tickets to the latest James Bond film showing at your nearest cinema. D etails on 0800-641853
Smart wear.
Wear and Tea’sr exciting new range of intelligent clothing is a must for all teenager s .
Choose from-up -to -the minute designs. Using the latest technology, our new lightweight clothes come with the following features:
automatic repair of any tears or holes; One size to fit everybody (material adjusts to all sizes). Smart colour changes needs ironing. up to 4 choices) when you press the electronic chip built into the label; Material adapts to outside and body temperatures to provide maximum comfort Wear and Tear’s clothes don’t need ironing so mums will like them, too. Available only by mail order Delivery is guaranteed within 3 days of receiving orders Prices include postage and packaging. Telephone for catalogue 01921-684848 (24 hour customer service)
Supa bike
This cool bike is guaranteed to make your friends green with envy ! Super bike electronic is an amazing product using the latest technology for bikes and cars. Made from super light weight material It weighs only 2 kilograms ! Not only that it folds up to a size that will fit in the average school bag. Just imagine going to school, getting off your bike, folding it up and putting it into your bag ! Your friends will be amazed Supabike’s intelligent power system will help you cycle up hills without getting out of breath. The easy –to-use software guarantees that you will never get lost.. Supa bike has a built-in homing device that will allow you to get back home safely from wherever you are. Available in flashy red sporty green and electric blue. Special price of 999,0 pounds includescarrying cover and smart accessories . Come and inspect the bike and go for a test ride in our main shop Wolton High Street.
From Link Up, intermediate, Thomson, Heinle pg 102, 103.
Key
A. Personal Opinion
B.1.Purpose: To make an impression 2. Mr H
Price Pounds 50,0 Organise your homework/do it faster
Contact 0207-9846002 Now Pounds 150,0
3.Name: Pengo Watch Control 4. Wear and Tear
Purpose: To remind you It adapts to weather, person(…)
Price: 61,99 N/A
Contact 0200-641853 Contact 01921-684848
C.1.a) F those who want to make an impression.d) is false : 15%
2.b) is F 2 Kilograms d) is fakse It canbe bought in Spark Electrics
3.b) is false (daily) 4 b) is False 4 choices dFalse: It can be bought through catalogue.
5 c) 3 colours
D. 1. Smart Wear 2.Pengo watch control 3 Compubeauty 4. Pengo Watch/Superbike
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