COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES

REGULAR COMPARATIVES

When the adjective has two or less syllables, add -er for the comparative. If the adjective has a consonant +
single vowel + consonant, the final consonant must be doubled before adding the ending.

Adjective Comparative

Tall

Fat

Big

Sad

Lucky

THREE OR MORE SYLLABLES: Adjectives with three or more syllables form the comparative by putting more in
front of the adjective.

Adjective Comparative

Important

Expensive

IRREGULAR COMPARATIVES

These very common adjectives have completely irregular comparative and superlative forms.

Adjective Comparative

Good

Bad

Little

Much

Far

Write the comparatives for the following adjectives:

1. Intelligent 11. Heavy

2. Old 12. Colorful
3. Large 13. Comfortable
4. Boring 14. Beautiful
 5. Narrow 15. Expensive
6. Busy 16. Clever
7. Quiet 17. Dangerous
8. Ambitious 18. Dark
9. Young 19. Funny
10. Short 20. Smart

REGULAR SUPERLATIVES

When the adjective has two or less syllables, add -est for the comparative. If the adjective has a consonant +
single vowel + consonant, the final consonant must be doubled before adding the ending.

Adjective Superlative

Tall

Fat

Big

Sad

Lucky

THREE OR MORE SYLLABLES. Adjectives with three or more syllables form the comparative by putting the
most in front of the adjective.

Adjective Superlative

Important

Expensive

IRREGULAR SUPERLATIVES. These very common adjectives have completely irregular superlative forms.

Adjective Superlative

Good

Bad

Little

Much

Far
Write the superlative form.

1. good .......... 6. pretty ..........

2. far .......... 7. small ..........

3. expensive .......... 8. nice ..........

4. old .......... 9. comfortable..........

5. young .......... 10. bad ..........

Present perfect

Affirmative Negative Interrogative

I have walked I haven't walked Have I walked?

You have walked You haven't walked. Have you walked?

He, she, it has walked He, she, hasn't walked Has he, she, it walked?

We have walked We haven't walked Have we walked?

You have walked You haven't walked Have you walked?

They have walked They haven't walked Have they walked?

Complete the sentences with the present perfect form of the verbs in brackets.

1 Andres always (want) ___________________ to be a professional footballer.

2 You (not stop) ___________________ talking since you got here!

3 (see) ___________________ my new laptop? It’s really cool!

4 Cristiano Ronaldo (score) ___________________ eighteen goals so far this season.

5 My dad just (buy) ___________________ a new car.

6 What (do) ___________________ to your hair? It’s pink!

7 My mum and dad (teach) ___________________ me the most in life.

8 Where (you be) ___________________ all morning?

9 I (not pass) ___________________ all my exams this year so I’m disappointed.

10 My brother (fall) ___________________ in love with a girl from France.

 Future tense
Write the number in front of the following sentences according to the following categories:
1. Predictions.
2. Promises.
3. Voluntarily actions.
4. Plans.
5. Continuous actions that imply a future.
1. The sun will rise at 6.30 tomorrow.
2. Our grandparents are visiting us this Christmas.
3. If you help me, I will help you.
4. I know you have not slept well recently; I will cook lunch so you can rest a while.
5. Do you think she will come soon?
6. What are you going to have for lunch today?
7. In the year 2050 all students will have their own computers in school.
8. I will clean the dishes after dinner.
9. You won't pass your exams if you don't start working harder.
10. I know my parents won't let me go to the party.
11. I'm meeting my mother at the airport tomorrow.
12. Will it snow for Christmas?
13. I know she's sick, but will she be back in school tomorrow?
14. We're going to buy a new car next month.
15. A, I am thirsty. B, no worries I will bring you a glass of water.
16. My sister's going to the dentist tomorrow.
17. I'm going to work in a bank when I leave school.
18. Do you know if he is going to the dance with Maiko next week?
19. In the new year will stop eating so much junk.
20. I'm not going to watch TV until my science project is finished.
21. Are you going to play basketball after school?
22. Are you doing anything on Sunday morning?
23. I will leave the door open for you.
Select the correct answer: