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Like+noun (Same Way) : A/Superlative (Short Adj)

The document outlines the rules for expressing similarities and differences using comparatives and superlatives in English. It includes examples of short and long adjectives, irregular forms, and the use of prefixes and suffixes to create opposite adjectives. Additionally, it covers the present perfect tense and the past continuous/simple past tense with relevant examples and exercises.

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Like+noun (Same Way) : A/Superlative (Short Adj)

The document outlines the rules for expressing similarities and differences using comparatives and superlatives in English. It includes examples of short and long adjectives, irregular forms, and the use of prefixes and suffixes to create opposite adjectives. Additionally, it covers the present perfect tense and the past continuous/simple past tense with relevant examples and exercises.

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Summary of Sequence Two 4MS 4/expressing similarities and differences with(like-

Me,My Personality and Life experiences -unlike-whereas)


Like+noun(same way)
1/comparative
Adjective+er+than
A/comparative(short adj) a/Like it is used to express “similarities”
Example:tall taller than example:I want to be a doctor like my cousin
Derek is taller than Julian b/Unlike it is used to express differences
Adj ending with “y” :happy happier/salty saltier whereas it is used to express differences
B/comparative (long adj) More+adjective+than Unlike + nouns (in contrast to )
Example:expensive more expensive than Whole clause +whereas +whole clause(in contrast)
C/comparative(ire adj) The comparative form adj+than
Example:good better than example:unlike her sister she is very friendly
1-superlative of superiority preposition+noun
A/Superlative(short adj) The+adjective+est He is shy whereas his sister is talkative
Example :adjective : high Clause1 conjonction clause 2
Burdj khalifa is the highest tower in the world. 5/The present perfect tense
Adj ends with “y” funny the funniest/crazy the craziest
B/superlative(long adj) affirmative S+have/has+past participle
The most +adjective I have tried sushi
(More than 2 syllables)
Example:Adjective disciplined
S+have not(haven’t)/has not (hasn’t)+past participle
Karima is the most disciplined girl in our class.
I have not tried sushi
D/irregular superlative form
Adjectives comparative Superiative
Good Better The best Have/Has+subject+past participle ?
Bad Worse The worst Have you ever tried sushi ?
Many/much More The most Interrogative
Little Less The least
Far Further The farthest Put the verbs in the present perfect
Old Farther The furthest 1 She (to learn).................japanese since 2020
Older/elder The older/the eldest
2..................you ever (to be).................to the USA?
Complete the sentences with comparative or superlative 3 I(to know)........................my friend for 4 years
1-Jane is (pretty)......................than Margaret. 4 I(not to finish)...................revesion for the exams
2-This book is (interesting)...........................than that o 5 I..................just(to meet)....................our teacher
3-Arisona is (hot)..............................than in Alaska. 6 ...................you ever (to eat)..............sushi?
4-The pizza is (tasty).....................than the tacos . 7we...................never(to be).............in sahara
5-Peter is (intelligent)............................in the school ! 8 They (not to swim)....................in the river
6-Our house is (big).............................than yours. 9 I ……never (to see)…..such an amazing view
7-That was (bad)...........................movie I’ve ever seen. . 10 My brother.............just(to go)..........out
8-The taipan is one of(dangerous)................................snake. 6-Past continuous/ simple past: (when/while)
Long action past continuous
2/The prefixes forming opposite adjectives using Short action simple past(verb+ed)
“dis- un- in-im-il-ir.”
Past continuous :aux to be(was/were)+verb(ing)
Complete using the correct prefixe
Example:He was reading a book.
-She found his behaviour quite.............agreeable. “While”and”When”are connectors.They are used to
-He remained...............happy with the results. combine two independent sentences
-Due to his injury,he was .............active for several weeks.
-Climbing that mountain seemed............possible at first. Example I was swimming in the beach when the shark
-His argument was............logical and didn’t make sense. appeared
-Once the decision was made,It was ............ reversible I was swimming in the beach long action (past continuous)
-It was ...........kind of him to ignore her. The shark appeared short or Interrupted action
3/The suffixes forming adjectives using”full/less” (past simple).
Suffix “full” means full of or a lot of painful=full of pain put the verbs in the correct tense
Or a lot of pain//Prefixes “less” means without 1. When I (to study)...................last night,my phone rang
Example:painiess= without pain. Suddenly.
NB :We can form the opposite of the following adjectives
2.Sarah was reading a book while her roommate(to go)
by replacing the suffix « full »by<<less>> ...........................out for a walk.
Carful=/=careless. Harmfull=/=harmless.

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