CT2 Comparing apples to oranges

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

After this lesson, you will...

...know not to compare apples to oranges.

...remember how to use comparatives and superlatives

...have compared yourself to someone else

Which do you prefer to eat?

Apple

Orange

Why?

Which do you prefer to watch?

A football match

A romantic movie

Why?

I prefer apples because they are ____________ than oranges.

1. sweeter
2. sweetest
3. more sweet
4. most sweet

I prefer oranges because they are
the ____________ type of fruit in the world.

1. deliciouser
2. delicioust
3. more delicious
4. most delicious

I prefer watching a football match because they are __________ than most films.

1. exciter
2. excitist
3. more exciting
4. most exciting

I think the__________ way to spend an evening is to watch a romantic movie.

1. gooder
2. goodest
3. better
4. best

How do I make
a comparative?

How do I make
a superlative?

1. Comparatives compare one thing, person or action to another.

   - Ian is friendlier than Dana

   - My new flat is nicer than my old one.

2. Than is often used after a comparative

   - Neil is older than Ali.

   - The Royal Hotel is more expensive than the 

     Economotel. 

3.  Much/a lot can come before a comparative to give emphasis.

   - Paris is much more beautiful than Manchester.

   - She's a lot taller than her brother.

4. We use superlatives to compare one person or thing to a     

     whole group.

   - I am the youngest in my family.

   - Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

4. 'The' is always placed before a superlative

   - Jason is the oldest son.

   - Lionel Messi is the best football player in the world.

6. As.....as shows that something is the same or equal. 

    - Lisa is as clever as you.

    - My new neighbour is as friendly as the old one. 

7. Not as.....as shows something isn't the same or equal. 

   - His computer isn't as good as mine.

   - Boston isn't as big as Los Angels.

Make a sentence.

The Mona Lisa / beautiful / painting
in the world.

Make a sentence.

She / tall / both her brothers.

Make a sentence.

Tommy / bad / singer I've ever heard.

Make a sentence.

The weather / not good / yesterday.

Compare yourself to your neighbour or online partner:

- age

- length

- shoesize

- weight

- school performances in English, Maths, P.E.

- think of more things to compare

Use comparatives and superlatives!

You have until 13:20.

Homework:  Workbook; pp. 40-41 ex. 3 - 7

Monday, the 7th of June, 

I know the difference between comparatives and superlatives.

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I can use comparatives and superlatives to compare people and things to each other.

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