Comparative and Superlative Structures

This video lesson introduces the use of comparative forms in English, focusing on structures like 'as + adjective + as' and 'not as + adjective + as'. It includes comparisons of animals, family pets, and objects, with interactive games and listening activities to reinforce learning. The lesson concludes with a reminder for daily assessment.

What is the structure used to describe similarities in English?

• more + adjective + than

• adjective + er + than

• as + adjective + as

• less + adjective + than

Where can you find more information about this lesson?

• Workbook page 115

• Student book page 110

• Workbook page 112

• Student book page 107

Which animal is bigger according to the lesson?

• Mouse

• Gorilla

• Elephant

• Chimpanzee

What does the interactive game test?

• Knowledge of nouns

• Knowledge of adverbs

• Knowledge of adjectives

• Knowledge of verbs

Which cat has the longest tail?

• Simba

• Leo

• Jack

• Toby

Which cat is the biggest of all?

• Toby

• Jack

• Leo

• Simba

What is the purpose of using 'as + adjective + as'?

• To show differences

• To show similarities

• To show preferences

• To show quantities

How do you form a comparison using 'as + adjective + as'?

• Add 'less' before the adjective

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'as' before and after the adjective

• Add 'er' to the adjective

What is the correct comparison for the green apple?

• The green apple is less wet than the red apples

• The green apple is as wet as the red apples

• The green apple is not as wet as the red apples

• The green apple is wetter than the red apples

What is the negative form of 'as + adjective + as'?

• more + adjective + than

• less + adjective + than

• adjective + er + than

• not as + adjective + as