Comparatives
Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.
Conversation 1 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: I see you got a new phone.
Woman: Yeah, I just got it yesterday.
Man: How is it?
Woman: Great. It is better than my last phone. It is also lighter.
Man: How's the camera? Does it take better pictures?
Woman: Yes. The pictures are great. The images are brighter and sharper. Much prettier than before.
Man: Sounds great. I should get a new phone as well.
Woman: Well, if you do buy it online, it's cheaper.
Man: Good advice. I think I'll do that.
Conversation 2 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: How is your online class going?
Woman: Good. It's better than I expected.
Man: Oh, I'm happy to hear that.
Woman: Yeah, it's more convenient to study at home and it is also more relaxing.
Man: How so?
Woman: Well, I don't have to get dressed or go sit at a desk.
Man: Plus you can get up later.
Woman: Yes. That is a big advantage. However, it's more interesting to study with people in class.
Man: Yeah, for some, I suppose. But not everyone.
Conversation 3 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: So do you prefer cats or dogs?
Woman: I prefer dogs. They're much more playful.
Man: That may be true, but cats are cheaper. They don't eat as much as dogs.
Woman: That is true. Dogs eat a lot, so they usually are more expensive. However, smaller dogs don't eat so much.
Man: Also, cats are easier to take care of. Dogs are more demanding.
Woman: Usually. Plus you don't have to walk cats.
Man: I want a dog actually, but I need a bigger place if I get one.
Woman: You would. Your place is too small.
Conversation 4 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: What do you usually do for dinner?
Woman: I usually cook at home. I never go out.
Man: Really? I never cook. I always eat out.
Woman: You should cook more. It's much healthier and cheaper
Man: Maybe, but eating out is more convenient and it's easier.
Woman: Not always. Plus, it is much more expensive to eat out all the time. Cooking is much cheaper.
Man: Not for me. When I buy groceries, I always end up wasting it. Plus cooking is more stressful. It is more relaxing to eat in a restaurant
Woman: Maybe, but cooking is more enjoyable. I could never eat out every night.
Comparatives
Comparatives: Use comparatives to compare two things.
- This book is smaller than that book.
- My town is bigger than before.
- This test is more difficult than the last test.
Use βthanβ: Use than after the comparative when you name the second thing.
- Japan is safer than many countries.
- My house is closer than your house.
- Today is hotter than yesterday.
One syllable: add -er. For short adjectives, add -er.
- small β smaller
- cold β colder
- young β younger
One syllable ending in -e: add -r. If the adjective already ends in -e, add only -r.
- safe β safer
- nice β nicer
- close β closer
Consonant + vowel + consonant: double the final letter. For some short adjectives, double the last letter and add -er.
- hot β hotter
- big β bigger
- fat β fatter
Two syllables ending in -y: change y to -ier. If the adjective ends in -y, change y to -ier.
- happy β happier
- angry β angrier
- pretty β prettier
Long adjectives: use more. For adjectives with two syllables or more that do not end in -y, use more before the adjective.
- dangerous β more dangerous
- expensive β more expensive
- difficult β more difficult
Irregular comparatives: Some adjectives have special forms.
- good β better - This hotel is better than that hotel.
- bad β worse - I feel worse than yesterday.
Less: Use less to show a lower quality.
- This bag is less expensive than that bag.
- This test is less difficult than the last test.
- This street is less busy than my street.
Gap Fill: Complete the conversation with the correct word!
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