The City and the Country David: How do you like living in the big city?

Maria: There are

many things that are better than living in the country! David: Can you give me some examples? see! David: Yes, but the city is more dangerous than the country. Maria: That's true. People in the city aren't as open and friendly as those in the countryside. David: I'm sure that the country is more relaxed, too! slower than the city. David: I think that's a good thing! Maria: Oh, I don't. The country Maria: Yes, Maria: Well, it certainly is

more interesting than the country. There is so much more to do and

the city is busier than the country. However, the country is much

is so slow and boring! It's much more boring than the city. David: How about the cost of living? Is the country cheaper than the city? Maria: Oh, yes. The city is more expensive than the country.

David: Life in the country is also much healthier than in the city. Maria: Yes, it's cleaner and less dangerous in the country. But, the city is so much more exciting. It's faster, crazier and more fun than the country. David: I think YOU are crazy for moving to the city. Maria: Well, I'm young now. Maybe when I'm married and have children I'll move back to the country.

Does Maria think life is more interesting in the city than in the country? Does David say that the city is less dangerous than the country?

The people in the countryside aren't as open as the people in the city. True or false?

The country is quieter than the city. True or false?

The city isn't as expensive as the country. True or false?

The country is healthier than the city. True or false?

Maria thinks the city is more fun than the country. True or false?

David thinks Maria is crazy for leaving the country. True or false?

Maria says she might move back to the country when she is married and has children. True or false?

Life in the country isn't as hectic as life in the city. True or false?

COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES:

We use the comparative and superlative form to compare and contrast different objects in English. Use the comparative form to show the difference between two objects. Example: New York is more exciting than Seattle. Use the superlative form when speaking about three or more objects to show which object is 'the most' of something. Example: New York is the most exciting city in the USA. Comparative:
One Syllable Adjectives add '-er' to end of the adjective (Note: double the final consonant if preceded by a vowel) remove the 'y' from the adjective and add 'ier' Example: cheap - cheaper / hot - hotter / high - higher Yesterday was hotter than today. This book is cheaper than that book. Two Syllable Adjectives Ending in ' -y' Example: happy - happier / funny - funnier I am happier than you. That joke was funnier than his joke . Two, Three or More Syllable Adjectives place 'more' before the adjective Example: interesting - more interesting / difficult - more difficult London is more expensive than Madrid. This test is more difficult than the last test.

Superlative:
One Syllable Adjectives place 'the' before the adjective and add ' -est' to end of the adjective (Note: double the final consonant if preceded by a vowel) Example: cheap - the cheapest / hot - the hottest / high - the highest Example Sentences Today is the hottest day of the summer. This book is the cheapest I can find. Two, Three or More Syllable Adjectives place 'the most' before the adjective Example: interesting - the most interesting / difficult - the most difficult Example Sentences London is the most exp ensive city in England. That is the most beautiful painting here. Two Syllable Adjectives Ending in ' -y' place 'the' before the adjective and remove the 'y' from the adjective and add 'iest' Example: happy - the happiest / funny - the funniest Example Sentences New York is the noisiest city in the USA. He is the most important person I know.

IMPORTANT EXCEPTIONS There are some important exceptions to these rules. Here are two of the most important exceptions:

good good - adjective better - comparative the best - superlative Example Sentences This book is better than that one. This is the best school in the city. bad bad - adjective worse - comparative the worst - superlative

Example Sentences His French is worse than mine. This is the worst day of my life.

Turn these adjectives into comparative form:

interesting -> _____ weak -> _____ funny -> _____ important -> _____ careful -> _____ bad -> _____ big -> _____ far -> _____ small -> _____ polluted -> _____ boring -> _____ angry -> _____ good - > _____

Turn these adjectives into the superlative form:

interesting -> _____ weak -> _____ funny -> _____ good -> _____ important -> _____ careful -> _____ big -> _____ bad -> _____ small -> _____ far -> _____ polluted -> _____ boring -> _____ angry -> ______