2. Comparatives and Superlatives
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• English Grammar Rules
• We use Comparatives and Superlatives to compare two
or more nouns.
• The formation of the comparative and superlative
depends on the number of syllables in the adjective:
• One-syllable Adjectives
• To form the comparative, we add -er to the end of the
adjective.
• To form the superlative, we add -est to the end of the
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6. • Two or more syllable adjectives
Comparative: add more / less (more
/ less beautiful)
• Superlative: add the most / the least
(the most / least beautiful)
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9. • Modifying comparatives
–much / a lot / far / a little / a bit /
slightly + comparative adjective
• Modifying superlatives
–by far / easily / nearly + superlative
adjective
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11. México City is...
• the capital of México, very old, the worlds
largest city, the financial, political and cultural
center of México, the nightlife capital of
México, one of the worlds great cities, huge,
one of the world's most difficult cities to drive
in, filled with exciting things to see and do,
sinking, an energetic metropolis or just an
incredible place to visit.
12. • México City is definitely all of the above...and
much, much more. This is truly one of the
most interesting and diverse cities in the
world. México City holds many pleasant
surprises for those who choose to vacation
here. Travelers to México often overlook this
city because most of the country's tourism
promotion is directed toward Mexican beach
resorts.
13. • México City should be on your "Must Visit" list
if you are a fan of world-class museums,
archeological treasures, international cuisine,
incredible shopping experiences, stately
mansions, colonial neighborhoods, dazzling
nightlife, inviting plazas and gardens or great
city parks. The National Museum of
Anthropology is one on the world's great
museums, and could easily occupy a short
vacation by itself.
14. • Don't let the sheer size of México
City scare you, most tourists will
most likely confine their visits to
three or four well defined areas of
the city and maybe some easy side
trips. Depending on where you stay,
many attractions will be just a short
15. • distance away and those that are not
so close can be reached fairly
easily. A great way to get a feeling
for the city is to enjoy drinks or
dinner from the 45th floor of the
World Trade Center. Bellini is a
revolving restaurant that offers
stunning views of the whole city. If
possible, get settled in before sunset.
16. • Organized tours, taxis, city buses or the
modern subway system (during off peak
hours) should be considered over attempting
to drive in this city.
• The traffic here is legendary, and for very good
reason. For side trips to the nearby colonial
towns or archeological sites a rental car is fine,
as the highways and toll roads surrounding
the capital offer pleasant driving conditions.
17. • México City, now the center
of, business, culture and government for the
country, was once the center of the entire
Aztec empire. The current Zócalo, or town
square, is built on the same spot where once
stood Montezuma's palace. Many of the old
mansions and public buildings in the area
were built hundreds of years ago using the
stones from the Aztec temples that were
destroyed by the Spaniards. The Zócalo is
Latin America's largest main square at over 13
acres. Despite it's size, the zócalo tends to get
crowded in the evenings and on weekends.
18. • Monuments, parks, fountains and great tree lined
avenues are everywhere you are likely to visit
within the city. Skyscrapers sit beside splendid
examples of colonial architecture, archeological
sites share space with modern day structures and
freeways lead to charming neighborhoods of
colonial buildings and peaceful plazas. Museums
are around just about every corner and the rich
heritage of México's colonial past is evident
almost everywhere. There are many
places, within México City, to escape the fast
pace of the city and where you will feel like you
are in a different world within a few minutes
time.
23. • Los Angeles was founded on September 4,
1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve.[11]
It became a part of Mexico in 1821 following
the Mexican War of Independence.[12] In 1848,
at the end of the Mexican–American War, Los
Angeles and the rest of California were
purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo, thereby becoming part of
24. • the United States.[13] Los Angeles was
incorporated as a municipality on April
4, 1850, five months before California
achieved statehood.[14]
• Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is a
leading world center of business, international
trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion,
science, sports, technology, and
education, and has been
25. • ranked the third richest city and fifth most
powerful and influential city in the
world.[15][16] The city is home to renowned
institutions covering a broad range of
professional and cultural fields and is one of
the most substantial economic engines within
the United States. The Los Angeles combined
statistical area (CSA) has a gross metropolitan
product (GMP) of $831 billion (as of 2008),
making it the third largest economic center in
the world, after the Greater Tokyo and New
York metropolitan areas.[17]
26. • As the home base of Hollywood, it is also
known as the "Entertainment Capital of the
World," leading the world in the creation of
motion pictures, television productions, stage
productions, video games, and recorded
music. The importance of the entertainment
business to the city has led many celebrities to
call Los Angeles and its surrounding suburbs
home. Additionally, Los Angeles hosted the
Summer Olympic Games in 1932 and 1984.
