UNIT 6 Comparatives

Question 1

Comparatives

Answer 1

We can use comparative adjectives to compare 2 things (or two people, two places etc…)
With one or two syllable words (e.g. nice, long)

Question 2

Adjective + er

With three or more syllable words (e.g. expensive, comfortable)
MORE +Adjective

Answer 2

Adjective + er
* A is nicer / longer than B
With a one-syllable word with consonant + vowel + consonant, then we double the
last letter: For example, big becomes bigger
* A is bigger than B

With three or more syllable words (e.g. expensive, comfortable)
MORE +Adjective
* A is more expensive than B
To emphasise the comparison we can use much/far or way
* A is much/far/way bigger than B
* A is much/far/way more expensive than B

Question 3

Part 1 Questions
Q: Do you prefer to read a paper book or a digital book?

Answer 3

A:
To be honest, I prefer paper books
because they’re nicer to hold than digital books
And just much easier to use too
That said, digital ones are actually cheaper.

Question 4

Q: Do you prefer to travel by train or plane?

Answer 4

A:
I usually travel by train Because it’s far more comfortable than a plane. It’s also way cheaper
I know planes are faster, but going to the airport is a bit of a hassle.

Possible substitutes for hassle:
nuisance / pain / bother

Question 5

Q: Do you prefer a long break or short breaks at work?

Answer 5

A:
Generally speaking,
I’d rather take short breaks
They’re far better for my concentration and productivity

Possible substitutes for Generally speaking:
By and large / most of the time / on the whole