Comparative Adjectives in Vacation Conversations

A family discusses their vacation options: a beach resort, PandaLand Amusement Park, or camping at a lake. They weigh the pros and cons of each, considering factors like cost, excitement, and comfort. Ultimately, they decide on the beach resort. Next, they discuss travel options, choosing between flying, taking a bus, or driving. They consider cost, convenience, and the experience of each option, eventually deciding on taking a bus due to its affordability and the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and stop for ice cream.

What are the three vacation options mentioned?

• Beach resort, mountain hiking, city tour

• PandaLand Amusement Park, city tour, camping at the lake

• Mountain hiking, city tour, beach resort

• Beach resort, PandaLand Amusement Park, camping at the lake

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Why is PandaLand considered more exciting?

• It has a water slide

• It is closer to home

• It is more exciting than a boring old beach or camping

• It is cheaper

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is a disadvantage of PandaLand mentioned in the discussion?

• It is too far away

• It is more expensive and crowded

• It has no playground

• It is less interesting

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

What is one reason given for preferring the beach resort over camping?

• The hotel beds are more comfortable than sleeping bags

• It is quieter

• It is less crowded

• It is cheaper

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What activities are available at the beach resort?

• Amusement park rides

• Jet skis, scuba diving, and ocean fishing trips

• Camping and fishing in a lake

• Mountain hiking and city tours

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CCSS.L.2.4D

What convinces the child to agree to the beach resort?

• The promise of going to PandaLand next year

• The presence of a water slide and a huge playground

• The availability of jet skis

• The promise of ice cream

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What are the three travel options mentioned?

• Flying, taking a bus, driving a car

• Taking a train, flying, driving a car

• Taking a bus, taking a train, flying

• Driving a car, taking a train, taking a bus

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Why does the family decide against driving?

• It is less comfortable

• It is more tiring and gas prices are high

• It is more expensive

• It is slower

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is a disadvantage of taking a bus mentioned in the discussion?

• It is slower

• It is harder to book

• It is more expensive

• It is less comfortable

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is one advantage of taking a bus mentioned in the discussion?

• It is cheaper and easier to book

• It has more available seats

• It is more comfortable

• It is faster

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D