Activity 11

a) Comparatives & Superlatives

Instructions:
 Pay attention to each one of the adjectives in the table and write their comparative
and superlative.
 When you finish, write your own sentences with I think… and the comparative of
the adjectives in parentheses. Use your own ideas

adjective Comparative Superlative

a. difficult more difficult Most difficult

b. boring

c. hot

d. clear

e. crowded

f. big

g. young

h. good

i. pretty

j. happy

k. lazy

l. warm

m. interesting

n. quiet

 Comparative and superlative adjective sentences, I think….:

adjective Sentence
a.
(Interesting)
b.
(Easy)
c. (Tasty)
d. (Bad)
e. (Good)
f.
(Beautiful)
g.
(Lazy)
h. (Boring)
i. (Nice)
j. (Tall)
k.
(Difficult)

b) Making comparisons
Instructions
a) Look at the images of two people, places, animals, things and write a comparative
sentence by using comparative adjective + than.
b) Look at the information in the tables and write a superlative sentence for each of the
adjectives.
a) Comparative adjective sentences:

Dog Lion

(Dangerous)

1.-

Diane Andrea

(Happy)

2.-

Badminton Football
 (Popular)

3.-

Salad Burger

(Healthy)

4.-

Chemistry Class English Class

(Difficult)

5.-

Russia England

(Hot)

6.-
 Whale Elephant

(Big)

7.-

Michael Tom

(Busy)

8.-

Cristiano Ronaldo Messi

(Good)

9.-
 Real Madrid Barcelona

(Bad)

9.-

b) Superlative adjective tables:

a) Three Countries Mexico USA Canada

Size (large) 1.9 million km2 9.8 million km2 9.9 million km2

Population (big) 122 million 318 million 35 million

Temperature (hot) 28 degrees 21 degrees 17 degrees

Characteristics Superlative sentence

(Size) (Large)

(Population) (Big)

(Temperature) (Hot)
 b) Three friends Pete Greg Sam

Height (tall / short) 180 cm 173 cm 165cm

Weight (heavy / light) 81kg 85kg 67kg

Age (old / young) 26 28 23

Characteristics 1st superlative sentence 2nd Superlative sentence

(Height) (Tall) (Short)

(Weight) (Heavy) (Light)

(Age) (Old) (Young)

c) Smartphones Reviews
Instructions:
 Read four reviews about different smartphones and answer the two questions for
each one of them. Underline the correct answer Yes or No.
 After your answer the questions, write three main points in each person’s review.
1. Barbara, 23.
Vancouver,
Canada.
☆☆☆☆☆

I don’t like my phone, I think I hate it!

I was so happy when I bought it, but after a while I started to regret it. To be honest, it is worse
than my previous phone. To begin with, it looks simple and old. Its designs is extremely weird.
Secondly, it is slower than my best friend’s phone. If you open an app, you will wait for a long
time. In conclusion, I prefer other phones than this one!

a) She thinks the phone looks good… b) She recommends buying the phone…

Yes/No Yes/No

Two main points:

1.-
2.-
3.-

2. Chris, 25.
London,
England.

★★★☆☆
It is very difficult to have an opinion, why?
First, this isn’t the best phone, but it isn’t bad at all. If you want a normal and practical phone,
this one is for you, because it does the basic things. It is fast, but not the fastest and it looks
good but not as good as the new Samsung. It’s cheap, but not the cheapest.
Like I told you, it is very difficult to have an opinion when you have a phone like this

a) He thinks the phone looks good… b) He recommends buying the phone…

Yes/No Yes/No

Two main points:

1.-
2.-
3.-

3. Sam, 45.
Melbourne,
Australia.

★★★★☆

I’m happy, because this is my first smartphone.

Honestly, I ignore if this phone is better or faster than other phones, but it is easy to do and it
has everything I need.
I think the best part of this phone is its design. It is the prettiest phone, because it is smoother
than others and more colorful. Also, it is lighter than other phones, therefore it is easier to carry
it with you.

a) She thinks the phone looks good… b) She recommends buying the phone…

Yes/No Yes/No

Two main points:

1.-
2.-
3.-
4. Carl, 20.
New York,
USA.

★★★★★

What can I say about this Smartphone?

It is nice! it´s way faster, prettier and lighter than my old phone.
One of the best things about it is it´s easier to use, even my mom, who hates technology, can
use it. Every app is easier and more useful.
You can use every basic app and install more if you want, other phones have the same
characteristics, but everything works better in this phone. Also, photos in my old phone aren’t
as clear as the ones I take now. In general, the camera is great!
Finally, if you want the most beautiful and useful phone, buy this one, you won’t regret it!

a) She thinks the phone looks good… b) She recommends buying the phone…

Yes/No Yes/No

Two main points:

1.-
2.-
3.-
 d) The best pizza!
Instructions:
 Listen to conversation (The British Council, 2012) about pizza restaurants and complete
the sentences by using the comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in the box.

Adjective Box

Good, bad, crispy, good, amazing, disgusting, near, cheap, good, friendly, variety, tasty, good.

B1 So where do you get pizza in London?

B2 No doubt about it, it has to be Pietro´s.
B3 No way, the pizzas in The Bella Napoli just around the corner are so much and they
have got and waiters.
B1 Yeah, I think she´s right, Alfie: much quality
It’s not though, but they are so good.
B2 All right, then, yeah, La Bella Napoli is than Pietro´s. The cheese is not as good
though, and for me it’s all in the cheese.
B3 You could have pasta?
B2 Pasta in La Bella Napoli? They do pasta I’ve ever tasted.
B3 All right!
Phone Rings…
B3 Hi! Mom how’s Rome?
B4 Hello love, yes, all’s well, thanks, what are you doing?
B3 I’m with Oliver and Alfie, we are going to have pizza. I’ll put you on speaker phone.
B4 That’s a coincidence! I’ve just eaten pizza ever. It was I’ve ever
had.
B3 Sounds good!
B1 Was the base good? Mum.
B4 Ho YES!, base ever, really delicious.
B2 I wish you could send it over here Mrs. G.
B4 I’ll save you a slice Alfie! So where are you going to eat?
B1 La Bella Napoli!
B4 Oh yes! They are not bad! They use cheese, though, for me it’s all in the
cheese.
B2 That’s what I said Mrs. G.
B1 Yes, maybe the pizza at the Bella Napoli is not as as I remember.
B3 Thanks a lot mum!

Who are the speakers?

Match the number with the correct name:

Alfie
a) B1
( )
Mrs. G
b) B2
( )
 Oliver
c) B3
( )
Mrs. G’s daughter
4) B4
( )

e) This is my hometown!
Instructions:
 Imagine you want to advertise or promote
your town or city for tourists. Use your
creativity to record a two to three minute
promotional video about your hometown.
 In your video use 6 comparative
adjectives and 6 superlative adjectives.
 In your comparisons, you need to develop
8 areas: weather, natural, historical and
cultural tourist attractions, cuisine,
nightlife, transportation and top 5 about
the best things to do and see in your
hometown.
 Make your video more appealing by using photos, interviews, charts,
conversations, clips and among others.
 Make sure you use English at all times and you appear in the video speaking
about your hometown. Follow the structure: introduction, delivery and
conclusion.
 At the end, the class will decide which the best promotional video is.