Grammar Cross Training

Look at the different ways we use /less/ in English.

Short Conversation

Watch the short video. Can you hear the word /less/ used in different ways?

Conversation 1

A: How do you like your new class?
B: It is less stressful than my last class.
A: That’s good to hear.
B: How is your class going?
A: Good but the textbook is useless.
B: Mine too. I don’t use it unless I have to.

Conversation 2

A: Ah, this weather is priceless.
B: It is much less humid this year.
C: Yeah, and much less windy too.
A: It is so nice, isn’t it?
B: Yeah, I’m worthless on days like this. I just want to relax all day.
A: Me too!

Conversation 3

A: Are you going to the party tonight?
B: I will unless I have to work.
A: Don’t you have a set schedule?
B: No, I am on call. I must go to work if the hospital needs me. I rarely get called unless it is an emergency.