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This document discusses how to form comparatives and superlatives in English. It explains that to form comparatives, one-syllable adjectives add -er, two-syllable adjectives ending in -y change the y to i and add -er, and adjectives with two or more syllables use "more." To form superlatives, one-syllable adjectives add -est, two-syllable adjectives ending in -y change the y to i and add -est, and adjectives with two or more syllables use "most." It provides several examples of forming comparatives and superlatives with different adjectives.
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Future time clauses
The document discusses future time clauses in English, including the first conditional and future time clauses using words like "when", "as soon as", "in case", "until", "before", and "unless". It provides examples of how to form the first conditional using "if" plus the present tense or modal verbs like "will" and "be going to". It also gives examples of future time clauses used with various time words and pictures to illustrate their meaning.
Narrative tenses
This document discusses different past tenses in narrative, including the past simple for finished actions, past continuous for longer actions happening simultaneously, past perfect for actions before a specific past time, and past perfect continuous for longer actions ongoing before a specific past time. It provides examples of using these tenses to describe events in Romeo and Juliet's relationship, from their meeting to falling in love and getting married, all leading to their tragic deaths.
Rep speech grammar presentation
The document provides examples of reported speech, showing how to report what someone said by using "said/told" and changing the pronouns and verb tenses. There are examples reporting statements, questions, possibilities, necessities and plans. The reported statements cover topics like feelings, possessions, future plans, past actions, lacks of knowledge and obligations.
The house
This document lists various rooms, features, appliances, and furnishings commonly found in homes, including a house, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, garage, garden, hall, kitchen, living room, study, toilet, air conditioning, central heating, shower, bath, plant, fireplace, cooker, cupboard, fridge, washing machine, lamp, light, mirror, shelf, armchair, sofa or couch, bed, carpet, wall, balcony, floor, and stairs. It also mentions dancing on the ceiling.
Rules
The document provides instructions using "must" and "mustn't" as well as "have to" and "don't have to". It tells the reader things they must and mustn't do such as smoking, taking photos in certain places, and bringing dogs certain places as well as things they have to or don't have to do such as paying, wearing shoes, being quiet, and wearing clothes.
Verb phrases 3 a
This document lists various verb phrases describing common daily activities like doing housework, going to the cinema, living in a flat, listening to music, studying economics, playing the guitar, wanting a new car, reading a newspaper, having children, speaking German, saying sorry, drinking water, doing homework, liking animals, working in an office, eating fast food, watching TV, doing exercise, cooking dinner, wearing glasses, playing tennis, and taking an umbrella.
Appearance
The document describes various physical appearances of people, including that some have long straight hair, are very tall and thin, bald, have big blue eyes, are quite slim, have curly red hair, have a beard and mustache, or have dark wavy hair. Another is described as overweight.
Functions
This document provides examples of language used to suggest activities, invite others, offer to pay, give advice, predict outcomes, discuss decisions, diary plans, general plans, make promises, and talk about conditions. Suggestions include phrases like "Why don't we go..." or "Shall we go..." while invitations use "Would you like to come..." and offers say "I'll pay."
Gone been
The document discusses the proper use of the present perfect tense "have/has been" versus the simple past tense "went" in English. It provides examples of using "have/has been" to talk about travel experiences and locations someone has visited without specifying a time, and "went" when mentioning a specific time in the past. The document then has students ask each other about their travel experiences using these tenses.
Offers, decisions, promises
This document contains examples of offers, promises, and decisions that are often preceded by "I'll" statements. For offers, examples include getting a drink, helping with a task, repairing a car, and changing the TV channel. Common promises listed are not telling others something, studying more, and doing more exercise. Decisions featured refer to having an espresso, choosing a yellow sweater, traveling to the UK, and having fish for dinner.
Subject questions
The document discusses questions with and without auxiliary verbs. It provides examples of questions about who, what, when regarding Kylie Minogue singing "Locomotion" in 1987. It then has the reader practice forming similar questions about Robbie Williams singing "Something Stupid" with Nicole Kidman in 2002. The document emphasizes that subject questions do not require auxiliary verbs.
The body
This document lists various parts of the human body including internal organs like the heart and brain as well as external body parts like the head, hair, feet, fingers, mouth, hands, legs, neck, nose, eyes, stomach, knee, shoulders, face and teeth.
Houses and decoration vocab for blog
This document lists various parts of houses and items used for decoration, including architectural features like gates, balconies, roofs, and walls, as well interior items like dishwashers, ovens, sinks, toilets, beds, bookshelves, curtains, and plant pots. It covers both exterior and interior design elements of homes.
Clothes
This document lists various articles of clothing including headwear such as baseball caps and scarves; undergarments like bras, tights, and underwear; outerwear including blouses, suits, shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, and tracksuits; footwear such as boots, slippers, heels, and trainers; and accessories like gloves, handkerchiefs, and waistcoats.
3rd conditional
The document explains the three types of conditionals in English - the first, second, and third conditional. The first conditional uses "if + present/will" to talk about likely future events. The second conditional uses "if + past/would" for unlikely future events. The third conditional uses "if + past perfect/would have" to talk about hypothetical or imagined situations in the past. It provides examples of each conditional and exercises for the reader to practice forming third conditional sentences.
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Comparatives and superlatives
- 2. Comparatives
- 3. young/old
- 4. He is younger than Madonna.
- 5. And she is older than him.
- 6. Adjectives of one syllable • Add –er • Young + er = younger • Old + er = older
- 8. Mr. Happy is happier than Mr. Sad. MR. SAD
- 9. Mr. Sad is sadder than Mr. Happy. MR. SAD
- 10. Adjectives of one syllable: one consonant, one vowel, one consonant • Double the consonant • E.g. Sad - sadder
- 11. 2 syllable adjectives ending in –y • y changes to i • E.g. Happy - happier
- 13. The cat is more stressed than the frog.
- 14. The frog is more relaxed than the cat.
- 15. Adjectives of 2 or more syllables • More + adjective • E.g. More stressed
- 16. Superlatives
- 17. Tall/ short
- 18. He is the tallest man.
- 19. And he is the shortest man.
- 20. Adjectives of one syllable • the + adjective + est • the tallest • the shortest
- 21. tattooed
- 22. He is the most tattooed man in the world.
- 23. But he is not the most beautiful.
- 24. Adjectives of 2 or more syllables • The most + adjective • E.g. The most beautiful
- 25. Do you think he is the ugliest?
- 26. Adjectives of 2 syllables ending -y • y changes to i • E.g. Ugly – the ugliest
- 27. Superlative + present perfect • What is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been to?
- 28. Superlative + present perfect • What is the most expensive object you’ve ever bought?
- 29. Superlative + present perfect • What is the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done?
- 30. Superlative + present perfect • What is the most frightening film you’ve ever seen?
- 31. Superlative + present perfect • What is the longest you’ve ever stayed awake?