Even Flashcards
We use even to say that something is unus__ or
or sur____g.
We use even to say that something is unusual or
or surprising.
- These pictures are really awful. Even I take better pictures than these. (and I’m certainly not a good photographer)
- He always wears a coat - even in hot weather.
- Nobody would help her - not even her best friend or Not even her best friend would help her.
Very often we use even with the verb in the m____ of a sentence (see previous unit).
Very often we use even with the verb in the middle of a sentence (see previous unit).
- Sue has travelled all over the world. She has even been to the Antarctic. (lt’s especially unusual to go to the Antarctic, so she must have travelled a lot.)
- They are very rich. They even have their own private jet.
Study these examples with even after a negative (not / can’t/ don’t, etc.):
- I canlt cook. I can’t even boil an egg. (and boiling an egg is very easy)
- They weren’t very friendly to us. They didn’t even say hello.
- Jessica is very fit. She’s just run five miles and she’s not even out of breath.
You can use even + comp____ (cheaper I more expensive etc.).
You can use even + comp____ (cheaper I more expensive etc.).
- I got up very early} but jack got up even earlier.
- I knew I didnlt have much money, but I’ve got even less than I thought.
- We were surprised to get an email from her her. We were even more surprised when she came to see us a few days later.
We ca use even though / even when / even if + sub___+ v___.
We ca use even though / even when / even if + sub___+ v___.
- Even though she can’t drive, she bought a car.
- He never shouts even when he’s angry.
- This river is dangerous. lt’s dangerous to swim in it, even if you’re a strong swimmer.
You cannot use even in this way (+ subject+ verb). We say:
- Even though she can’t drive, she bought a car. (not even she can’t drive)
- I can’t reach the shelf even if I stand on a chair. (not even I stand)
Make sentences with even. Use the words in brackets.
We painted the whole room. (the floor) We ____ .
Make sentences with even. Use the words in brackets.
We painted the whole room. (the floor) We even painted the floor.
Make sentences with even. Use the words in brackets.
Rachel has met lots of famous people. (the prime minister) She ____.
Make sentences with even. Use the words in brackets.
Rachel has met lots of famous people. (the prime minister) She has even met the prime minister.
Make sentences with even. Use the words in brackets.
You could hear the noise from a long way away. (from the next street) You ____.
Make sentences with even. Use the words in brackets.
You could hear the noise from a long way away. (from the next street) You can even hear the noise from the next street.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
They didn’t say anything to us. (hello) They ____.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
They didn’t say anything to us. (hello) They didn’t even say hello.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
I can’t remember anything about her. (her name)
I ____.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
I can’t remember anything about her. (her name)
I can’t even remember her name.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
There isn’t anything to do in this town. (a cinema) There ____.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
There isn’t anything to do in this town. (a cinema) There isn’t even a cinema.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
He didn’t tell anybody where he was going. (his wife) He ____.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
He didn’t tell anybody where he was going. (his wife) He didn’t even tell his wife (where he was going).
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
I don’t know anyone in our street. (the people next door) I ____.
In the following sentences you have to use not… even.
I don’t know anyone in our street. (the people next door) I don’t even know the people next door.
Complete the sentences using even + comparative.
The church is 500 years old, but the house next to it is ____.
Complete the sentences using even + comparative.
The church is 500 years old, but the house next to it is even older.
Complete the sentences using even + comparative.
That’s a very good idea, but I’ve got an ____ one.
Complete the sentences using even + comparative.
That’s a very good idea, but I’ve got an even better one.
Complete the sentences using even + comparative.
The first question was very difficult to answer. The second one was ____.
Complete the sentences using even + comparative.
The first question was very difficult to answer. The second one was even more difficult.
