Good day everyone! Imagine that you need to meet someone for the first time. How do you recognize each other in a crowd of strangers? Of course, you will agree to meet at a certain place at an agreed time, and also describe what you will be wearing and what color you will be wearing. Thus, it turns out that in this case you cannot do without adjectives. Therefore, we will again devote our audio lesson to English adjectives Phrases with adjectives in English

In the last lesson we studied English Collocations with adjectives, and today we will learn several sentences with English adjectives so that you remember the order of the adjective in a sentence. And as you remember, adjectives in a phrase occupy a certain fixed place - before the noun or after the linking verb: He wears black shoes - He wears black shoes. The pencil is red - The pencil is red.

By tradition, we’ll start by listening online to an audio recording of a lesson that examines English adjectives in the context of sentences and provides a translation into Russian. The lesson is voiced by a professional speaker, so using this audio lesson as an example, you can practice your own pronunciation. So, let's get started: /wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RUEN079.mp3

If you have difficulties with perception or pronunciation, then switch to the table or rest for 10-15 minutes, and start listening to the audio lesson for beginners online again, repeating all the phrases out loud.

Phrases with adjectives in English

A table with English adjectives in the context of expressions will help you learn how to compose other sentences in English with adjectives to describe persons, phenomena and objects.

Adjectives
English	Russian
I am wearing a blue dress	I'm wearing a blue dress
I am wearing a red dress	I'm wearing a red dress
I am wearing a green dress	I'm wearing a green dress
I'm buying a black bag	I'm buying a black bag
I'm buying a brown bag	I buy a brown bag
I'm buying a white bag	I buy a white bag
I need a new car	I need a new car
I need a fast car	I need a fast car
I need a comfortable car	I need a comfortable car
An old lady lives at the top	There's an old woman living up there
A fat lady lives at the top	There's a fat woman up there
A curious lady lives below	There lives a curious woman down there
Our guests were nice people	Our guests were nice people
Our guests were polite people	Our guests were polite people
Our guests were interesting people	Our guests were interesting people
I have lovely children	I have good children
But the neighbors have naughty children	But the neighbors have cheeky children
Are your children well behaved?	Are your children obedient?

Try to describe yourself or your neighbors, or at worst your favorite handbag or car, using the adjectives you have learned in English.

Good luck in composing phrases in English! See you soon!

We use adjectives to describe someone or something. For example: he is tall, the tea is hot, the blanket is warm, she is smart.

It is thanks to adjectives that we make our speech lively, rich, and emotional.

In this article I will tell you what adjectives are in English and how to use them.

3 types of adjectives in English

Adjectives are a word that is used to describe a characteristic of an object/person. Such words answer the questions: “which?”, “which?”, “which?”, “which?”.

For example: small, kind, beautiful, smart, cold, tasty.

What are the adjectives in English?

There are 3 types of adjectives:

1. Simple adjectives

Such adjectives consist of one main part. Let's look at a list of the most common simple English adjectives.

open - open
closed - closed
noisy - noisy
loud - loud
quiet - quiet
light - light
dark - dark
easy - light
difficult - difficult
new - new
old - old
light - light
heavy - heavy
fast - fast
slow - slow
full - complete
empty - empty
long - long
short - short
high - high
low - low
good - good
bad - bad
hot - hot, hot
cold - cold
soft - soft
hard - hard
big - big
little - small
clean - clean
dirty - dirty
expensive - expensive
cheap - cheap
large - big, large
small - small
happy - happy
sad - sad

2. Derivative adjectives

Derivative means formed from something, with the help of something. Such adjectives consist not only of the main part, but are also joined by:

• Suffix (adding at the end of a word)

For example, we have the word hero(hero), we add the suffix -ic and we get the adjective hero ic(heroic).

Let's look at the main suffixes that are used to form derived adjectives:

Able
-ible
-al
-ent
-ary
-ful
-ic
-ive
-less
-ous
-y

Here are examples of such adjectives:

care ful- attentive
intellig ent- smart
classic al- classic
сheer ful- joyful
dail y- daily
notice able- noticeable
use less- useless
element ary- elementary
respons ible- responsible
ambiti ous- ambitious
beauty ful- Beautiful

• Prefix (adding at the beginning of a word).

For example, we have the word happy(happy), we can add a prefix to this word un- and we get an adjective un happy (unhappy).

Here are the main prefixes that are used for this:

un-
in-
il-
im-
ir-
dis-

Let's look at examples of such adjectives:

un usial - unusual
il legal - illegal
im possible - impossible
ir rational - irrational
dis comfort - uncomfortable
in complete - incomplete
un kind - unkind

3. Compound adjectives

Such adjectives are formed from two words.

Here are some examples of compound adjectives:

snow-white - snow-white
ed-hot - red-hot
red-cheeked - red-cheeked
untidy-looking - sloppy
dark-blue - dark blue
middle-aged - middle-aged

Now let's see how English adjectives are used.

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Using adjectives in English

As I already wrote, we use adjectives to describe. That is, when we say that someone/something has certain qualities.

Therefore, most often adjectives are placed before a person or thing.

For example:

He saw a beautiful girl.
He saw a beautiful girl.

She bought an expensive dress.
She bought an expensive dress.

Please note that we always put an article before connecting an adjective and a noun (person/thing).

Could you give me a new pen?
Can you give me a new pen?

If there is no noun after the adjective, then we do not put an article in front of it.

For example:

This car is big.
This car is big.

He is untidy-looking.
He's sloppy.

So, we looked at what adjectives are and what you should pay attention to when using them. Now let's practice using them.

By the way, in continuation of the topic, I advise you to study the article on how to compare something or someone using adjectives.

Reinforcement task

Translate the following sentences into English. Leave your answers in the comments below the article.

1. My friend is smart.
2. Take a light box.
3. He put on a dark blue sweater.
4. His advice is useless.
5. He gave me an unusual gift.

Adjective(Adjective) is an independent part of speech that indicates a characteristic of a person, object or concept and answers the question “ Which?" In English they do not have gender and number categories, so they do not change their form. Adjectives are most often used with nouns and in sentences they act as a modifier or a nominal part of a compound predicate.

• That good-looking lady is John’s wife.- That good looking Lady is John's wife.
• Matt's dog was really naughty.– Matt's dog was really naughty.

Types of adjectives by education

Adjectives The English language according to its form is divided into simple, derivatives And complex.

Simple adjectives (simple adjectives) consist of a single root without suffixes or prefixes.

• good - good
• bad - bad
• happy – cheerful, happy

• sad - sad
• My bag is old. I want to buy a new one.- My bag is old. I want to buy a new one.
• You don’t have any right to decide what is good and what is bad for me.– You have no right to decide what is good and what is bad for me.

Derivative adjectives (derivative adjectives) consist of a root with the addition of certain suffixes and prefixes. These adjectives are formed from other parts of speech, mainly verbs.

• use ful- useful, suitable
• derivat ive– derivative
• unexpect ed– unexpected
• illogic al– illogical
• scar ing- frightening, terrible
• curi ous- curious
• usel ess- useless
• imposs ible– impossible

• One unexpected accident has happened to me today.“An unexpected incident happened to me today.
• I will prove to you that this is not impossible.– I will prove to you that it is possible (not impossible).

Compound adjectives (compound adjectives) formed by the fusion of two or more bases. Such adjectives are written with a hyphen.

• well-known - well known
• good-looking – good-looking
• blue-eyed – blue-eyed
• Russian-speaking - Russian-speaking
• alcohol-free – non-alcoholic
• three-day - three days

• He drinks only alcohol-free beer.– He drinks only non-alcoholic beer.
• Haruki Murakami is a well-known writer.– Haruki Murakami is a well-known writer.

Types of adjectives by meaning

According to the rules of the English language adjectives according to their meaning and functions they are divided into quality or descriptive adjectives, quantitative adjectives, possessive adjectives, index fingers And interrogative adjectives.

Qualitative adjectives

Quality or descriptive adjectives (descriptive adjectives or adjectives of quality) indicate a certain quality, characteristic of a living object, object, concept or action. This is the largest group of adjectives. For convenience, they are divided into quality And relative adjectives.

Qualitative adjectives express direct attributes of an object: condition, properties, color, shape, size, taste, weight. Qualitative adjectives form forms of degrees of comparison.

• straight - straight
• blue - blue
• dangerous – dangerous
• strong - strong

• Kate's blue eyes can charm anyone.– Kate's blue eyes can charm anyone.
• It's dangerous to touch a snake. It may be poisonous.– Touching a snake is dangerous. It can be poisonous.

Relative adjectives indicate the material, nationality, relationship to place, time, area of ​​knowledge, interpersonal connections, and more. As a rule, relative adjectives do not form degrees of comparison.

• religious – religious
• French - French
• monthly - monthly
• short-term - short-term

• Mr. Jefferson prefers French cuisine to American one.– Mr. Jefferson prefers French cuisine to American cuisine.
• His monthly salary is not that high.– His monthly salary is not that high.

Quantitative adjectives

Quantitative adjectives(quantitative adjectives or numeral adjectives) indicate the number of objects or concepts, their approximate or exact number. They are divided into certain, uncertain And dividing quantitative adjectives.

Definite Quantitative Adjectives (definite numeral adjectives) indicate the exact number of objects and concepts, or their order. They fully correspond to numerals.

• two – two
• second - second
• thirty five – thirty five
• thirty fifth – thirty fifth

• Claire has two sisters and three brothers.– Claire has two sisters and three brothers.
• Usain Bolt runs really fast so he always finishes first .– Usain Bolt runs really fast, so he always finishes first.

Indefinite quantitative adjectives(indefinite numeral adjectives) indicate an indefinite or approximate number of objects without naming it.

• all – everything, everything
• no – not a single one, nothing
• few / a few – a few, a little
• certain - certain
• some – a certain amount, a little
• any - any
• several – several, different
• sundry – various, several
• many - a lot
• much - a lot
• most – most
• little / a little – little, a little
• more - more
• none (of) – none
• too much - too much
• too many - too much
• a lot of - a lot
• plenty of – a lot, completely, in abundance

• Jack has no patience. Jack doesn't have any patience.
• There is too much of sugar in this coffee.– There is too much sugar in this coffee.

Disjunctive quantitative adjectives(distributive numeral adjectives) – adjectives that indicate one object or concept from their total number. They are mainly used with nouns singular.

• neither – none, not one (of two)
• either – both, both (of two)
• every – everyone, everyone, everyone
• each – each, everyone (separately)
• other - other, others
• the other – the other (of two), second, last
• another - another, one more

• Where is my other sock?-Where is my other sock?
• You are busy now so i will come to you another day.“You’re busy right now, so I’ll come see you another day.”
• Neither delegate knows how to fill in this application form.– Neither of the (two) delegates knows how to fill out this application.

Many and much

Adjectives many And much have the same meaning " many" However many is only used with countable nouns, and much- with uncountables. They can be replaced by generic expressions a lot of(lots of)or plenty of(many, full, in abundance).

• There are many ways to solve this problem.– There are many ways to solve this problem.
• I have many cats at home.– I have a lot of cats at home.

• I always put much sugar in my tea. I have a sweet tooth.– I always put a lot of sugar in my tea. I have a sweet tooth.
• There wasn't much rain yesterday, so we could play rugby.– Yesterday the rain was light, so we were able to play rugby.

• There are a lot of places you can visit in Paris.– There are many places to visit in Paris.
• I like spaghetti with plenty of tomato sauce.- I like spaghetti with a large number tomato sauce.

Every and each

Every And each have the same meaning, so in most cases they replace each other. However, they also have differences in use.

Every used to indicate one item from large quantity other similar items. After every the plural form of the verb is never used. Every also used to indicate intervals of time or frequency of action. Every cannot be used alone.

• Every student of this university has to hand in his paper until the end of this year.– Each of the students at this university must submit their work by the end of this year.
• Every day I go to the gym.– Every day I go to the gym.
• My mother calls me every ten minutes.- My mom calls me every ten minutes.

Each indicates one item from two items or from a small number of other items. Each can be used alone at the end of a sentence. It may be followed by a pronoun one(one) to avoid repetition. Each not used to indicate time intervals.

• In this family each one takes turn throwing garbage.– In this family, everyone takes turns throwing out the trash.
• These books are worth $100 each.– These books cost 100 dollars each.

Expression each of(each of) can indicate many objects, a singular verb should be used after it, but in colloquial speech Multiple forms are also allowed. Each of also used with pronouns you, us And them, followed by a singular verb.

• Each of the students in this group have to hand in their papers until the end of this year.– Each of the students in this group must submit their work by the end of this year.
• Each of them has to apply for this job.“Each of them should apply for this job.”

Few or a few. Little or a little

There is a difference between adjectives few / a few(somewhat, a little) and little / a little(little, a little).

Few And a few are used only with countable nouns. Few has the meaning " very little», « not enough».

• We have only few eggs left. We should buy more.- We only have a few eggs left. We must buy more.
• She had only few potatoes It wasn’t enough for a proper meal.“She had very few potatoes.” This was not enough for a full meal.

A few means " A little», « some», « few, But enough».

• Don’t worry, we still have a few minutes.“Don’t worry, we still have a few minutes.”
• I have a few cookies, i will give you some.– I have some cookies, I’ll give you a few.

Little And a little used for uncountable nouns . Little has the meaning " very little», « not enough».

• There is little flour in this box. It's not enough for a cake.- There is not enough flour in this box. That's not enough for the pie.
• He had little patience to complete this task.– He had little patience to complete this task.

A little means " A little», « some», « few, But enough».

• I have a little coffee. I don't need more.– I have some coffee. I don't need anymore.
• I need a little time to do it. Wait a bit.– I need a little time to do this. Wait, please.

Demonstrative adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives(demonstrative adjectives) are demonstrative pronouns that are used not independently, but in pairs with a noun. In a sentence they are used as a modifier of nouns.

• This dog is aggressive. It's better to keep away from it.– This dog is aggressive. It's better to stay away from her.
• I like those flowers. Would you buy some for me?– I like those flowers. Will you buy some for me?

Possessive adjectives

Possessive adjectives(possessive adjectives) fully correspond to possessive pronouns. They are always used together with a noun.

• My car is broken so I will take my mother’s one.- My car is broken, so I'll take my mom's car.
• His dog broke his house.– His dog broke his house.

Interrogative adjectives

Interrogative adjectives(interrogative adjectives) correspond to question words which And what when they come immediately before nouns.

• Which house on this street is yours?-Which house on this street is yours?
• What music do you listen to?– What kind of music do you listen to?

Order of adjectives in a sentence

There is a special sequence in English adjectives in a sentence, which native speakers strictly adhere to.

There are adjectives, which can only be used before a noun.

• north, northern – northern
• countless - countless, countless
• south, southern – southern
• occasional – random, rare, periodic
• east, eastern – eastern
• lone – lonely, withdrawn, unmarried
• west, western – western
• eventful - full of events
• outdoor - outdoor
• indoor – happening indoors

• My aunt lives in the southern district.– My aunt lives in the southern region.
• I prefer outdoor games.- I prefer games outdoors.

Some adjectives are not placed before a noun. These include many common adjectives with the suffix -ed.

• I think I'm ill.- I think I'm sick.
• I'm really glad to meet you again.– I'm really glad to meet you again.
• Our project isn't finished. We have to hurry up!– Our project is not finished. We must hurry.

Adjectives ending in suffixes -able, -ible can come before or after nouns.

• I have booked the first available flight.
• I have booked the first flight available.– I booked the first available flight.

Adjectives are always placed after indefinite pronouns and never before them.

• Yesterday I met someone beautiful.– Yesterday I met a handsome man.
• Anna is trying to cook something tasty.– Anna is trying to cook something tasty.

In most cases it is used no more than three adjectives together. An adjective that is more closely related in meaning to the noun it modifies is placed before it. Speaker Rating is placed before other adjectives.

• I need a red wooden pencil.- I need red wooden pencil.
• Lauren bought a beautiful black silk dress.– Lauren bought beautiful black silk dress.

When adjectives more than three are used in a sentence, they are placed in in a certain order:

1. 1. article, quantity – article, numeral, quantitative adjective (a, one ...)
2. 2. value, opinion – assessment, opinion (fancy, beautiful, difficult, horrible ...)
3. 3. size – size (little, large, enormous ...)
4. 4. quality, temperature – quality, condition, characteristic, temperature (well-tailored, cold, hot ...)
5. 5. age – age (new, old, young, ancient ...)
6. 6. shape – shape (flat, square, round, rectangular ...)
7. 7. color – color (green, blue, pink, gray ...)
8. 8. origin – origin (American, European, lunar ...)
9. 9. material – material (metal, wooden, paper ...)
10. 10. purpose – purpose, purpose (often with -ing: sleeping bag, cutting machine, table cloth ...)
11. 11. noun – noun

• I've bought two beautiful middle-sized round red wax candles– I bought two beautiful medium-sized round red wax candles.
• Ann doesn't want to throw away this big scratched old rectangular brown wooden chest of drawers. Ann doesn’t want to throw away this big scratched old rectangular brown wooden chest of drawers.

In the article you will find rules for reading, pronunciation of adjectives in English, as well as their use to construct sentences.

Necessary English words on the topic “Adjectives” for beginners, children: list with transcription and translation

The topic “Adjectives” is very important in learning a foreign language. Knowledge of basic adjectives will allow you to fully master the art of public speaking. foreign language. The table with adjectives can be memorized or written down in a dictionary. This is necessary in order to diversify languages ​​and not constantly use the same words.

Before studying the topic, it is important to understand that there are different adjectives. Some give concepts to emotions, others to feelings, others to status or color. Adjectives can reveal a person's good or bad sides. Any adjective has a degree of comparison and therefore you need to learn how to use it correctly.

IMPORTANT: An adjective is that part of speech that denotes the properties of an object (person, action).

Exercises in English for children on the topic “Adjectives”

Only a series of exercises (written or oral) of varying complexity will help you consolidate the acquired material and learn how to use it correctly in composing sentences, texts and dialogues.

Quests:

• Task No. 1: Read and remember the rule for forming degrees of comparison of adjectives. Try to make up several adjectives.
• Task No. 2: Make sentences comparing animals. Write the resulting adjectives into the crossword puzzle.
• Task No. 3: Read the rule for forming comparative adjectives, make comparative sentences.
• Task No. 4: Make sentences using the correct form comparative adjective.
• Task No. 5: Use the correct form of the comparative adjective to complete the sentence.
• Task No. 6: Choose one of the parts of speech to make the correct sentence.
• Task No. 7: Read the sentence using adjectives and translate it correctly.
• Task No. 8: Insert the adjective of the required form into the sentence.

Dialogue in English for children on the topic “Adjectives” with transcription and translation

Have students create a dialogue and act it out in front of the class. The task is to use as many adjectives as possible (preferably in each sentence).

Phrases in English for children on the topic “Adjectives” with transcription and translation

Ready-made phrases and word combinations will help in constructing dialogues and sentences (for essays).

English	Translation
The best seller	Best Seller
To be more careful	Be careful
Good idea	Good idea
As beautiful as mother	Beautiful like a mother
He is taller than father	He is taller than his father
Strong and beautiful body	Strong and beautiful body
Boring film	Boring movie

Songs for children in English on the topic “Adjectives” with transcription and translation

Songs in English will help diversify the lesson and make it more interesting for children, positive and eventful.

Cards in English on the topic “Adjectives” with transcription and translation

Cards, as visual aids, are useful for learning a language. Any situation can be used as pictures, for example, sad or happy faces to indicate emotions or features of a person’s appearance (tall, big, small, and so on).

Card “how to form adjectives”: exceptions

Games in English on the topic “Adjectives”

Games are a mandatory element in English lessons, which make the lesson interesting.

Games:

• Game "Degrees of Comparisons". The game requires you to take cards out of a box and name each adjective form.
• Game No. 1: Your task is to distribute words into the correct groups by parts of speech, including adjectives.
• Game No. 2: Very simple game, you need to clap your hands when the teacher names the adjective.
• Game No. 3: The teacher writes adjectives (any) on separate cards, the students’ task is to guess them and translate them.
• Game No. 4: A very creative task. Ask each child to bring a drawing (any kind) to class. Then all the drawings are put into a box. Each child takes turns going to the box and pulling out one leaf from it. his task is to describe the drawing and what he sees in it (what it is like: beautiful, big, bright, and so on).
• Game No. 5: Continuation of the previous game. The task of each student is to depict any adjective with movements and facial expressions, and the class must guess it.
• Game No. 6: The student is given a list of nouns and must make adjectives from them.

Games for the theme “Adjectives”

Assignments in English on the topic “Adjectives”

Such tasks can be completed in class or given home.

Quests:

• : Each season should be given a number of adjectives that describe its characteristics.
• Read and translate the sentence correctly (sentences with adjectives).
• Creative task, the teacher draws a face on the board, but does not complete certain features. The task is simple - the child must complete the features and describe the appearance.
• Find matches; you need to connect “related” adjectives together.
• Ask your child to draw something for the lesson. Then have him present his drawing and have the rest of the students describe the drawing and give their opinions.

The adjective - an adjective in English means hallmark subject (subject) in three degrees. In accordance with the type (simple or complex, that is, monosyllabic or polysyllabic), you can form a comparative or superlative adjective construction.

Words denoting colors (white, red, blue), qualities of people and objects (prudent, strong, fearful, clean, wet) are all adjectives.

Rules for forming degrees of simple (monosyllabic) adjectives

• positive degree - positive degree;
• comparative degree - comparative degree;
• superlative degree - superlative degree.

A simple adjective is created by adding the suffix -est if the word is simple (one-syllable). In addition, the superlative degree is characterized by the addition of a definite article (the) to the adjective, since we are no longer talking about a simple object (the subject of a sentence or in a phrase), but about the best and most outstanding of its kind.

The simplest examples of using monosyllabic adjectives in the superlative degree of comparison:

• strong - the strongest (strong - the strongest or strongest);
• sharp - the sharpest (sharp - the sharpest or sharpest);
• clever - the cleverest (smart - the smartest or smartest);
• neat - the neatest (neat - the neatest or neatest);
• short - the shortest (short - the shortest or mildest);
• East or West home is best - East or West - home is better (analogous to the Russian proverb “It’s good when visiting, but at home it’s better”).

If the adjective ends in -y, as in other similar words, this letter changes to ending -i. And only then is the superlative sign added, that is, the ending -est:

• naughty - naughtiest (naughty - the most naughty);
• pretty - prettiest (lovely - the most charming);
• dry - driest (dry - the driest);
• noisy - noisest (noisy - the noisiest);
• happy - happiest (happy - happiest);
• dirty - dirtiest (dirty - the dirtiest);
• messy - messiest (sloppy - the most sloppy).

The same rule applies simple words: ugly (ugly, ugly), busy (busy).

An adjective ending in the vowel e loses its final letter:

• nice - nicest (good - the best or the nicest);
• white - whitest (white - the whitest or whitest);
• rare - rarest (rare - the rarest or rarest).

In simple one-syllable adjectives, after a short vowel, the consonant is doubled:

• big - biggest (big - the biggest);
• fat - fattest (fat - the fattest);
• red - reddest (red - the reddest);
• hot - hottest (hot - the hottest).

The same rule includes the following words: sad (sad, sorrowful), hot (hot), wet (wet).

Example sentences:

Europe is the largest continent - Europe is the widest continent.

Oceania is the smallest continent - Oceania is the smallest continent.

Exceptions to the rules

The superlative degree of an adjective in English cannot be formed according to typical rules. People learning English at first try to memorize these examples or always have a cheat sheet with them:

• good - best (good - the best);
• bad - worst (bad - the worst);
• little - least (small - the smallest);
• many, much - most (many - most or largest).

The adjective OLD (old), in addition to its exclusivity, is distinguished by two forms of superlative formation. The most common form:

• old - oldest (old - the oldest or oldest).

But, if we are talking about family members (relatives), another form is used:

• old - eldest (old - the oldest or oldest).

Usage examples

Exceptional superlative adjective. Examples of use:

My diploma work in the best - My diploma work is the best.

This campaign has the worst production - This campaign has the worst production.

My son is the smallest in his class - My son is the smallest in his class.

This book is the oldest in my library - This book is the oldest in my library.

Our great-grandfather is the eldest member of the family - Our great-grandfather is the eldest member of the family.

Try forming the superlative degree of the following adjectives:

• new(new);
• fast (fast);
• tall (high);
• cheap (cheap);
• expensive (expensive).

Formation of degrees of polysyllabic adjectives

A polysyllabic adjective is one that has more than one syllable, that is, a combination of a consonant and a vowel.

In this case, the exceptional construction more - the most, already familiar from the previous explanation, is used. The superlative degree from this combination is simply substituted for the adjective:

• comfortable - the most comfortable (comfortable - the most comfortable or most comfortable);
• interesting - the most interesting (interesting - the most interesting or most interesting).

The same with the words: popular (popular), beautiful (beautiful).

Other comparative constructions with adjectives

The superlative degree of an adjective can also be formed by other comparative constructions.

The conjunction than is used if the degree of quality of one item is compared with the degree of quality of another:

This room is larger than that - This room is larger than that.

Better late than never - Better late than never.

Two heads are better than one - Two heads are better than one.

Green gallary is wider than red - The green gallery is wider than the red one.

Antarctida is bigger than Oceania - Antarctica is larger than Oceania.

Using the construction as...as (same...as, same...as). In this case, the adjective in the positive degree is compared between as and as:

This book is as interesting as that - This book is as interesting as that one.

Yellow car as fast as green - The yellow car is as fast as the green one.

This doctor as clever as that one - This doctor is as smart as that one.

Exercises to consolidate what you have learned

1) Quiz. Try to answer the questions using constructions of words with adjectives in the comparative degree.

Which country is smaller? (Scotland or England)

Which country is begger? (Russia or Spain)

Which is the largest continent on our planet?

Which is the biggest ocean on our planet?

Which city is older? (Moscow or London)

Which is the smallest country? (Vatican City or Monaco)

2) Read the dialogue between two friends Alison and Tony and try to understand what they are talking about.

Alison: My cat is big. It is beautiful and neat. Your dog is messier than my cat.

Tony: My dog ​​is bigger than your cat. It is more beautiful than your cat.

Alison: My house is newer than your house. It is the newest in our street.

Tony: No, it is not. Your house is older than my house. Your garden is smaller than my garden.

Alison: Yes, it is. But it is more beautiful. It's the most beautiful garden in our city.

Tony: Our car is bigger, newer, more comfortable and more expensive than your car.

Alison's cat: Alison is as fast and clever as Tony.

Tony's dog: Tony is as fast and clever as Alison.