comparative and superlative (definitions)

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As….as pattern
2. as + adv +as e.g. Mike came as quickly as he could. I’m sorry I’m late. I got here as fast as I could.
Comparative and Superlative forms
• My brother is 22. I am 20. My sister is 18. I am the youngest than my brother. My sister is the younger person in our family.
Choose any adjective of your own to make comparison between the given items. Use the comparative form.
1. 2. 3. 4.
an elephant’s neck/ a giraffe’s neck Walking/ running a pool/ a lake sunlight/ moonlight
Comparative and Superlative forms
• Adjective: is a word that describes a noun or a pronoun • attributive position • predicative position e.g. my former friend That was the main reason. Don’t make any noise. The baby is asleep. 定语，表语，宾补
Patterns expressing a comparison

《新编大学实用英语英语教程》(林立总主编)第一册教案

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大学英语1 课程授课总体计划书厦门软件职业技术学院教案厦门软件职业技术学院教案厦门软件职业技术学院教案厦门软件职业技术学院教案5 We are surprised at his great __improvement__(improve) in English.Activity 5 Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the words and phrases given in the box.1We got tired of his _endless_ boring speech.2 _Chatting_with friends is a good way of relaxation.3 Our country is rich in natural_resources__.4 Upon arrival，the singer are surrounded by a lot of fans and reporters.5 Tom _spends a lot of time in playing computer games every day.6To my surprise，only a third of the students in my class are interested in skiing.7He seems so quiet，but _actually he likes talking.8These days all the college students are very busy，especially the seniors.9 I sent her a bunch of flowers as a (an) expression of gratitude.10 Our college offers an excellent art program .Step II Grammar代词（Pronouns）一代词的分类二代词的用法1 人称代词注意：（1）人称代词在比较分句中作主语，用主格；作宾语，用宾格，如：She works harder than I (do).她比我用功。

高级英语的名词解释

高级英语的名词解释在今天的社会中，掌握一门外语已经成为人们提高自身竞争力的必要条件之一。

尤其是英语，作为全球通用的商用和交际语言，对于个人和职业发展至关重要。

然而，当我们掌握了一定程度的英语之后，我们会发现，其中也存在着一些我们不太熟悉甚至陌生的词汇或概念，这就是高级英语。

高级英语，是指在基础英语水平的基础上，更深入、更广泛地了解英语语言的复杂性和细节。

它包括了语法、词汇、文化等方面的知识。

在本文中，我们将对高级英语中的一些名词进行解释。

1. 公认名词（Countable nouns）和不可数名词（Ungountable nouns）公认名词是可以被计数的名词，如“book”（书），“dog”（狗）等。

而不可数名词则是无法被单独计数的名词，如“water”（水），“knowledge”（知识）等。

了解这两种名词的区别在语法上非常重要，因为它们在使用时需要根据数量的不同采用不同的冠词和形式。

2. 主谓一致（Subject-Verb Agreement）主谓一致是指在英语语法中，主语和谓语动词在人称和数上保持一致。

例如，当主语是单数时，谓语动词也要用单数形式；当主语是复数时，谓语动词也要用复数形式。

例如，“He eats apples”（他吃苹果）和“They eat apples”（他们吃苹果）。

3. 省略语（Ellipsis）省略语是指在英语句子中省略一些不必要的成分，以使语言表达更加简洁和流畅。

例如，“I have a pen, and she does too”（我有一支钢笔，她也有）中的“have”被省略了。

4. 比较级和最高级（Comparative and Superlative）在英语中，形容词和副词可以通过比较级和最高级来表示不同程度的比较。

比较级用于两个人或事物的比较，而最高级则用于三个或三个以上的人或事物的比较。

例如，“He is taller than me”（他比我高）和“I am the tallest in my class”（我是这个班最高的）。

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in Primary

Adjectives in Primary School01 Comparative and Superlative Concepts ofChapterDefinition and function of comparative level DefinitionFunctionExampleSupreme Definition and FunctionDefinitionFunctionExamplesExamples01Comparative Adjectives 02Format03Examples Superlative Adjectives FormatExample"biggest," "happiness," "reddest";"Most beautiful," "mostintelligent"Irregular AdjectivesSome objections do not followthe regular patterns ofcomparison and have uniquecomparative and superior formsExamples "good" benefits "better" (comparative) and "best" (superlative); "Bad" behaviors "word" (comparative) and "best" (superlative)02Adaptive comparative change rulesChapterWeak connection 0102Irregular changesSpecial objective variationAdjectives of two or more symmetries commonly form the comparative with 'more' and the superior with 'most.' For example, "beautiful" benefits "more beautiful" (comparative) and "most beautiful" (superlative)Adjectives that end in '-ing' or '-ed' form their comparisons and superlatives by adding 'more' and 'most' respectively For instance, "quoting" benefits "more quoting" (comparative) and "most quoting" (superlative) Similarly, "accelerated" benefits "more accelerated" (comparative) and "most accelerated" (superlative)03The rule of superior impact of objections ChapterWeak connectionIrregular changesSpecial objective variation04Comparative and superior presence structuresChapter01020304010204Structure: "Subject+beverb+the+superior advisory+in the group"Example: "MountEverest is the highestmountain in theworld.""Subject+be verb+themost+objective+inthe group"Example: "The GreatWall is the mostvisited tour attractionin China."03Converting from comparative to superior: Replace the comparative objective and "than" with the superior objective and "in the group."Example: "John is talkerthan Mike." behaviors"John is the talker in theirclass."Converting from superiorto comparative: Replacethe superior objectiveand "in the group" withthe comparative objectiveand "then."Example: "Mount Everestis the highest mountain inthe world." benefits"Mount Everest is higherthan any other mountainin the world."Sentence pattern conversion methods05 Common errors and correction methodsChapterIgnoring consistency of comparison objects Error CorrectionMisuse of comparative or superior formsErrorStudents may use the wrong form of comparative or superior objectives,such as "more better" instead of "better" or "most best" instead of "best"CorrectionTeach students the correct forms of comparative and superior objectivesand provide examples for practice Encourage them to use these forms intheir writing and speechStudents may use comparative or superior objectives without considering the context, which can lead to misunderstandings or inappropriate usageCorrectionDiscuss the importance of context in language use Provide examples of how context can affect the meaning of comparative and superior objectives Encourage students to consider the context when using these objectivesErrorNeglecting context leads to misuseVS06Practice questions and answer analysisChapterQuestion 1AnswersQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 2AnswersExercise questionsAnswerExplanation 1The correct answer is A) teller The presence compares my sister's height to mine, so we use the comparative objective "teller" to show that she is higher in height要点一要点二AnswerExplanation 2The correct answer is A) best The presence is comparing John to all the other students in the class, so we use the superior objective "best" to indicate that he is at the top of the groupAnswerExplanation 3The correct answer is B) more health The presence compares fast food to home cooked meals, so we use the comparative objective "more health" to indicate that home cooked mealsare health要点三Answer Analysis07Summary and Expansion ChapterKey ReviewExpansion and Extension: Comparative and Superlative Expressions in Other LanguagesTHANKS。

高中英语必备语法总结

高中英语必备语法总结以下为您提供 20 个高中英语必备的语法总结、英语释义、短语、单词、用法及双语例句：---1. 现在完成时（Present Perfect Tense）- 语法总结：表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响或结果，或从过去开始一直持续到现在的动作。

- 英语释义：The present perfect tense is used to express an action that started in the past and continues to the present, or an action that happened in the past and has an effect on the present.- 短语：have/has done- 单词：finished, completed, achieved- 用法：I have lived in this city for five years. （我在这个城市住了五年了。

）- 双语例句：He has just left. （他刚刚离开。

） She has never been to Beijing. （她从未去过北京。

）2. 过去完成时（Past Perfect Tense）- 语法总结：表示过去某个时间或动作之前已经完成的动作。

- 英语释义：The past perfect tense indicates an action that was completed before another past action or time.- 短语：had done- 单词：gone, been, seen- 用法：By the time I arrived, they had already left. （我到的时候，他们已经离开了。

）- 双语例句：She had studied English for five years before she moved to the UK. （在她搬到英国之前，她已经学了五年英语。

英语副词知识点归纳

英语副词知识点归纳Adverbs are an important part of the English language and play a crucial role in providing additional information about verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, and even whole sentences. They help to express time, place, manner, degree, frequency, and many other aspects of an action or description.In this detailed analysis, we will discuss various types of adverbs, their functions, and how they are used in sentences. We will also explore common adverbial phrases and clauses, as well as some rules and exceptions related to their usage. By the end of this comprehensive explanation, you will have a strong understanding of adverbs and be able to use them effectively in your own English writing and speaking.1. Types of Adverbs:1.1 Adverbs of Manner: These adverbs describe how an action is performed or how something happens. They are often formed by adding "-ly" to adjectives. Examples include: slowly, quickly, happily, angrily, etc. For instance, "She walked slowly to the park."1.2 Adverbs of Time: These adverbs indicate when an action occurs or how often it happens. Examples include: now, then, soon, never, always, etc. For example, "I will see him tomorrow."1.3 Adverbs of Place: These adverbs indicate where an action occurs or where something is located. Examples include: here, there, everywhere, nowhere, etc. For instance, "The book is on the table."1.4 Adverbs of Degree: These adverbs modify adjectives or other adverbs to indicate the extent or intensity of an action or description. Examples include: very, quite, too, enough, etc. For example, "He is very tall."1.5 Adverbs of Frequency: These adverbs indicate how often an action occurs. Examples include: always, often, sometimes, rarely, etc. For instance, "She usually goes to the gym on weekends."1.6 Adverbs of Affirmation and Negation: These adverbs express agreement or disagreement with a statement. Examples include: certainly, indeed, surely, not, never, etc. For example, "I will definitely attend the party."1.7 Interrogative Adverbs: These adverbs are used to ask questions about the manner, place, time, or reason of an action. Examples include: how, where, when, why, etc. For instance, "Where did you go yesterday?"2. Functions of Adverbs:2.1 Modifying Verbs: Adverbs can be used to modify verbs and provide more information about the action being performed. For example, "He runs quickly."2.2 Modifying Adjectives: Adverbs can modify adjectives to indicate the degree or intensity of a quality. For instance, "She is extremely beautiful."2.3 Modifying Adverbs: Adverbs can also modify other adverbs to provide additional information about the intensity or manner of an action. Examples include: "He plays the guitar very well."2.4 Modifying Whole Sentences: Adverbs can modify a whole sentence and provide information about the speaker's attitude or viewpoint. For example, "Fortunately, the weather improved."3. Adverbial Phrases and Clauses:3.1 Adverbial Phrases: These phrases function as adverbs and provide additional information about the action in the sentence. Examples include: in the morning, on the way, at the park, etc. For instance, "She walks to school every day."3.2 Adverbial Clauses: These clauses also function as adverbs and provide more detailed information about the action. They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as when, before, after, while, if, etc. Examples include: "Before he left, he said goodbye."4. Rules and Exceptions:4.1 Placement of Adverbs: Generally, adverbs are placed either before the main verb or after the object in a sentence. However, there can be variations depending on the type of adverb and the emphasis intended. For example, "She carefully read the book" or "She read the book carefully."4.2 Formation of Adverbs: Most adverbs are formed by adding "-ly" to the adjective form. However, some are irregular and do not follow this pattern. Examples include: well (instead of good), fast (instead of quickly), etc.4.3 Comparative and Superlative Forms: When comparing adverbs, the comparative form is used to indicate a higher degree, and the superlative form is used to indicate the highest degree. Examples include: faster (comparative of fast), fastest (superlative of fast), etc.4.4 Double Negatives:In English, when two negatives are used in a sentence, they cancel each other out and create a positive meaning. However, in certain cases, the use of double negatives can be considered acceptable or even emphasize the negative meaning. For example, "I don't have nobody to talk to" (colloquial) or "I cannot disagree with your point."In conclusion, adverbs play a significant role in English grammar by providing additional information about actions, descriptions, and viewpoints. They help to add depth and precision to our language and allow us to express ourselves more effectively. Understanding the different types of adverbs, their functions, and the rules and exceptions associated with their usage is essential for becoming a proficient English speaker and writer. Don't underestimate the power of adverbs in making your language more vibrant and expressive!。

美英儿童教育资料 comparative-and-superlative-adjectives

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• Tom is as fat as Gordon.
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• Red car is the fastest of all / in the group
• Dinosaur is the tallest.
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When using long words( three or more syllables) we add the most + adjective
(a,e,i,o,u)
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If and adjective ends with a –y, we change it to –i and add –er
happy - happier பைடு நூலகம்unny - funnier easy - easier ugly - uglier
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intelligent funny carefull small boring
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Which of the adjectives are irregular?
• HOT BIG COLD OLD YOUNG - BAD FAST QUICK LITTLE - SLOW SHORT – COOL GOOD FAR SMALL - LONG LOW – HIGH - WIDE - LARGE FEW WARM - SMART
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4. What does nearly everyone enter for? The Nicest Garden Competition . 5. Who wins every time? Joe Sanders does . 6. How big is Bill Firth’s garden? Bigger than Joe’s .
Comparative and superlative

Last month on Oriental Land, there was a competition about the knowledge of national defense . Fengjing Middle School got a high mark, our school’s mark was higher ______ （high） than Fengjing Middle School and No.2 Affiliated Middle the highest （high） School of Shanghai Normal University got _________ mark.(上个月在东方绿舟进行的国防知识竞赛中，枫泾中学得分较高，我们食品科技学校分数比他们的还要高，上师大二附中的得分最高。) Lily knows many pop stars, Johnny knows ______ and more most Steven knows ______, because he is crazy about those pop stars.(我们老师知道许多明星，虞家麟知道更多，王毅劼知道得最多，因为他是个超级明星粉丝。)

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大学mooc英语语音(上海师范大学)章节测验期末考试答案

英语语音（上海师范大学）解忧书店 JieYouBookshopAchievement Test 11单选(3分)The soft palate is also called __________A.tracheaB.epiglottisC.velumD.uvula正确答案：C你没选择任何选项2单选(3分)The back of the tongue helps to produce __________ sounds.A.dentalB.alveolarC.velarD. palatal正确答案：C你没选择任何选项3单选(3分)/p/, /b/, /m/ and /w/ are produced with the help of __________.A.the tongue tip on or close to the alveolar ridgeB.the upper and lower lipC.the tip of the tongue raised close to the hard palateD.the upper teeth and inner lower lip正确答案：B你没选择任何选项4单选(3分)The sounds produced with the help of the upper teeth are called __________ sounds.A.dentalbio-dentalC.post-alveolarD.bilabial正确答案：A你没选择任何选项5单选(3分)The study of speech organs is important to know the nature of __________.A.speech productionB.public speechC.speech contestD.telegraphic speech正确答案：A你没选择任何选项6单选(3分)The organs that take part in production of speech sounds are called __________A.pharyngeal cavityB.speech organsC.speech productionD.nasal cavity正确答案：B你没选择任何选项7单选(3分)The positional variants of the same phoneme are known as __________.A.consonantsB.vowelsC.allophonesD.sounds正确答案：C你没选择任何选项8单选(3分)In English, [l] and [ɫ] are allophones of the phoneme /l/ because they occur in___________________, i.e., they never appear in the same sound contexts. [l] always occurs before vowels (as in the word leaf, look), while [ɫ] comes after vowels and before consonants (as in the word feel, cold).plementary distributionB.free variationC.a minimal setD.regional differences正确答案：A你没选择任何选项9单选(3分)Using the diacritics provided by the IPA, _____________ transcription captures as many aspects of a specific pronunciation as possible and makes very subtle distinctions between sounds.A.broadB.phoneticC.narrowD.conventional正确答案：C你没选择任何选项10单选(3分)/p/ and /b/ can appear in initial position (as in pin and bin) and also in final position (as in rope and robe)．They are in phonemic contrast and said to form a_______________ because they occur in the same environment and distinguish meaning.A.allophonic distributionB.segmental phonemeplementary distributionD.minimal pair正确答案：D你没选择任何选项Achievement Test 21单选(3分)Like all languages in the world, English phonemes are also divided into vowels and consonants. The distinction between the two lies in the obstruction of __________.A. vocal cordsB. noseC. airstreamD. mouth正确答案：C你没选择任何选项2单选(3分)The __________ Pronunciation, or RP for short, is the instantly recognisable accent often described as ‘typically British’. It is defined in the Concise Oxford English Dictionary as “the standard accent of English as spoken in the south of England”.A. ReceivedB. RespectableC.RenownedD.Respected正确答案：A你没选择任何选项3单选(3分)The vowel __________ can be described as low, front, and unrounded, but the feature “unrounded” is usually omitted because all front vowels in English are unrounded.A. /ɒ/B./æ/C./e/D./i:/正确答案：B你没选择任何选项4单选(3分)Syllabically, although a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds, and the tongue glides in the production of it, it is perceived as one phoneme, not two. Thus, diphthongs are treated as having one __________ only.A. allophoneB.vowelC.stressD.syllable正确答案：D你没选择任何选项5单选(3分)Words such as fire /faɪə/, flour /flaʊə/, or loyal /lɔɪəl/ are considered by the native English speakers to have only one syllable, whereas higher /haɪə/ and player /pleɪə/ are more likely to be heard with disyllabic realizations because the third vowel is a__________.A. monophthongB.diphthongC. suffixD. triphthong正确答案：C你没选择任何选项6判断(2分)In the production of a consonant sound, the air stream from the lungs meets no obstruction of any kind in the throat, the nose, or the mouth, while in the pronunciation of a vowel, the air stream from the lungs is obstructed in one way or another.正确答案：×7判断(2分)Daniel Jones worked out a set of Cardinal Vowels that students learning phonetics could be taught to produce, the aim of which is to give an approximate picture of the degree and direction of the tongue movement involved.正确答案：√8判断(2分)/i:/ and /ɪ/ are both high front vowels, but /i:/ is a bit lower and more forward than /ɪ/. In addition, /i:/ is tense in that the root of the tongue is more advanced than with /ɪ/, which is lax.正确答案：×9判断(2分)English diphthongs are divided into both falling diphthongs (the first vowel sound is pronounced longer, louder and stronger than the second one), and rising diphthongs (the second sound is produced longer and stronger than the first正确答案：×解析：All English diphthongs are said to be falling diphthongs.10判断(2分)If two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables — for example, in the English word re-elect (/ˌri:ˈɪlekt/) — the result is described as hiatus not as a diphthong.正确答案：√Achievement Test 31判断(2分)The manner of articulation refers to the way in which the airstream is obstructed. For example, with plosive sounds, the articulation acts in such a way that the air is temporarily trapped, and then suddenly released.正确答案：√2判断(2分)Generally speaking, the place and the manner of articulation are the two common features of any languages except the voicing, which is language specific. For example, voicing is a distinctive feature of Mandarin Chinese, whereas aspiration is the distinctive feature of English.正确答案：×3判断(2分)Plosives occur when the airstream is blocked or stopped completely before its release. They are also known as stops because they involve the complete blockage of the airstream.正确答案：√4判断(2分)The sound /ŋ/ remains unchanged at the word boundaries where it is followed by a word beginning with a vowel sound as in bring it (/brɪŋɪt/) and sing us a song (/sɪŋəs əsɒŋ/). However, in the case of adjectives, the adding of the suffixes –eror -est to the comparative and superlative degree of the words longer and longest has changed the pronunciation of /ŋ/ into /ŋɡ/.正确答案：√5判断(2分)Within the class of approximants, lateral /l/ and retroflex /r/ are further distinguished from semi-vowels /j/ and /w/. This is because /j/ and /w/ are made without a restriction to the airflow. They are phonetically like consonants but phonologically like vowels.正确答案：×6单选(3分)Consonants are formed by interrupting, narrowing or diverting the airflow in a variety of ways. There are three ways of classifying the English consonant sounds: __________ of articulation, manner of articulation and voicing.A. placeB.obstructionC. aspirationD.vibration正确答案：A你没选择任何选项7单选(3分)When the letter n come before g or k, it is pronounced as /ŋ/ as in strong, bang, thank, drink. However, when g is followed by e or i, the letter n is read as /n/ as in strange, stranger, arrange, longitude because the letter g is pronounced as __________.A./ʃ/B./ʒ/C./ʤ/D. /ʧ/正确答案：C你没选择任何选项8单选(3分)RP has two allophonic variants of /r/. One is retroflex [r], and the other is tapor flap [ɾ]. In the pronunciation of retroflex [r], the tongue curls backward and retroflexes at the __________.A.frontB.centralC. tipD.root正确答案：C你没选择任何选项9单选(3分)The /r/ may be replaced by an alveolar tap [ɾ] in intervocalic positions (e.g. very,sorry, tomorrow) and in word-final /r/ __________ with an initial vowel (e.g. far away).A.connectingB.joiningC. insertingD.linking正确答案：D你没选择任何选项10单选(3分)Generally speaking, plosive sounds undergo three stages: the closing stage, the compression stage and the __________ stage.A.releaseB.unreleasedC.aspiratedD.unaspirated正确答案：A你没选择任何选项Achievement Test 41判断(2分)The general distribution of RP consonants is that all consonants can occur at the initial position as singletons except /n/, and that all consonants can appear at the final position as singletons except /h, w, j, r/.正确答案：×2判断(2分)The dark [ɫ] has two types of distributions. One is in word-final position, after vowel,as in call and real, and also after vowel, before consonant, such as cold and help. The other is syllabic [ɫ̩]: e.g. little and table.正确答案：√3判断(2分)Both ‘clear’ [l] and ‘dark’ [ɫ] are formed with the tip of the tongue touching the teeth ridge. The only difference is that in the articulation of the ‘clear’ [l], the back part of the tongue is raised towards the hard palate. In the articulation of the‘dark’ [ɫ], the front part of the tongue is raised towards the soft palate and slightly velarised, with a concave upper surface.正确答案：×4判断(2分)Within the class of approximants, lateral /l/ and retroflex /r/ are further distinguished from semi-vowels /j/ and /w/. This is because /j/ and /w/ are made without a restriction to the airflow. They are phonetically like consonants but phonologically like vowels.正确答案：×5判断(2分)Affricates occur when a complete closure is made somewhere in the mouth, and the soft palate is raised. Air pressure increases behind the closure, and is then released more slowly than in plosives.正确答案：√6判断(2分)The sound /ŋ/ remains unchanged at the word boundaries where it is followed by aword beginning with a vowel sound as in bring it (/brɪŋɪt/) and sing us a song (/sɪŋəs əsɒŋ/). However, in the case of adjectives, the adding of the suffixes –eror -est to the comparative and superlative degree of the words longer and longest has changed the pronunciation of /ŋ/ into /ŋɡ/.正确答案：√7判断(2分)Inaudible (incomplete) release of plosives refers to the process of articulation of a plosive is not complete. It has only two stages, namely, the closure and the compression, without the release.正确答案：√8判断(2分)Generally speaking, the place and the manner of articulation are the two common features of any languages except the voicing, which is language specific. For example, voicing is a distinctive feature of Mandarin Chinese, whereas aspiration is the distinctive feature of English.正确答案：×9判断(2分)English diphthongs are divided into both falling diphthongs (the first vowel sound is pronounced longer, louder and stronger than the second one), and rising diphthongs (the second sound is produced longer and stronger than the first正确答案：×10判断(2分)If two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables — for example, in the Englishword re-elect (/ˌri:ˈɪlekt/) — the result is described as hiatus not as a diphthong.正确答案：√Achievement Test 51单选(3分)The minimum unit of speech is a syllable. Syllables have a minimum of one (as in the word air /eə/), and a maximum of __________ structural parts (as in the word text/tekst/).A.threeB.twoC.fiveD.four正确答案：A你没选择任何选项2单选(3分)__________ consonants are consonants which form the nucleus of a syllable that does not contain a vowel.A.ApproximantteralC.SyllabicD.Nasal正确答案：C你没选择任何选项3单选(3分)In fact, the formation of syllabic consonants has much to do with the __________principle, a term in auditory phonetics for the overall loudness of a sound relative to others of the same pitch, stress and duration.A.maximumB.sonorityC.articulatoryD.minimum正确答案：B你没选择任何选项4单选(3分)The V and CV syllables are referred to as a/an __________ syllable because they end with a vowel.binationB.closedC.openD.r-syllable正确答案：C你没选择任何选项5单选(3分)Statements of what sequences may or may not occur are called __________. The full description of such constraints is called phonotactics.A.rulesB.constraintsC.regularitiesD.restrictions正确答案：B你没选择任何选项6判断(2分)Syllables are units of language, smaller than a word but larger than a phoneme, and every language is said to have syllables.正确答案：√7判断(2分)Phonological treatments of syllable structure usually call the first part of a syllable the onset, the middle part the nucleus and the end part the coda. The combination of nucleus and coda is called the rhyme.正确答案：√8判断(2分)A syllabic consonant is to be interpreted phonologically as /ə/ plus a consonant, but phonetically as the under-stroke [ ˌ] combining vertical line below a consonant. Thus, the word button is phonologically ['bʌt n̩] but phonetically /'bʌtən/.正确答案：×9判断(2分)Not all English vowel phonemes can occur in the CV syllable pattern, but all can appear in the CVC pattern.正确答案：√10判断(2分)English has a complex system of consonant clusters, in which two or more consonants occur in sequence in onset or coda position.正确答案：√Achievement Test 61单选(3分)__________ stress is the relative degree of force given to a certain syllable in a word of more than one syllable when it is pronounced in isolation, as if quoted from a dictionary.A.TonicB.SentenceC.Word D. Nuclear正确答案：C你没选择任何选项2单选(3分)Stressed syllables bear four physiological properties: loudness, vowel duration, pitch and vowel __________. A.qualityB.intensity C.reductionD.quantity正确答案：A你没选择任何选项3单选(3分)Absence of stress on a syllable, or on a word in some cases, is frequently associated in English with vowel __________, the changes that result from unstressed syllables.A. reduction B.quality C.pitchD.loudness正确答案：A你没选择任何选项4单选(3分)__________, on the whole, do not have much effect on the placement of the base or root element.A.Prefixes B. Suffixes C.Affixes D.Derivation正确答案：A你没选择任何选项5单选(3分)There are two types of -ing + noun combinations. For one type, the -ing form serves as a modifier of the noun and expresses the purpose of the noun; for instance,dining-room means the room for dining. In such circumstances, the word stress always falls on the ___________ element.A.either B.first C.second D.neither正确答案：B你没选择任何选项6判断(2分)Some words in English are shown in dictionaries as having three levels of stress: primary, secondary, unstressed or weak.正确答案：√7判断(2分)In every lexical word, and in some grammatical words, one syllable is identified as having primary stress, though in monosyllables the stress is not generally marked. 正确答案：√8判断(2分)Word stress is the framework upon which sentence stress and intonation contour is built.正确答案：√9判断(2分)The pitch movement is associated with secondary stress, but not with primary stress.A.B.正确答案：×10判断(2分)The major stress on two-syllable words is more likely to fall on the second syllable if the word is a noun or an adjective, and on the first syllable if the word is a verb.正确答案：×Achievement Test 71单选(3分)Stressed syllables bear four physiological properties: loudness, vowel duration, pitch and vowel __________.A. qualityB.quantityC.intensityD.reduction正确答案：A你没选择任何选项2单选(3分)In fact, the formation of syllabic consonants has much to do with the __________ principle, a term in auditory phonetics for the overall loudness of a sound relative to others of the same pitch, stress and duration.A.minimumB.articulatoryC.sonorityD.maximum正确答案：C你没选择任何选项3单选(3分)In English, [l] and [ɫ] are allophones of the phoneme /l/ because they occur in___________________, i.e., they never appear in the same sound contexts. [l] always occurs before vowels (as in the word leaf, look), while [ɫ] comes after vowels andbefore consonants (as in the word feel, cold).A.free variationB.a minimal setC.regional differencesplementary distribution正确答案：D你没选择任何选项4单选(3分)The __________ Pronunciation, or RP for short, is the instantly recognisable accent often described as ‘typically British’. It is defined in the Concise Oxford English Dictionary as “the standard accent of English as spoken in the south of England”.A.RespectedB.ReceivedC.RenownedD.Respectable正确答案：B你没选择任何选项5单选(3分)Stress is being used in a more general way. It refers to the syllable that receives lexical stress. __________, on the other hand, is being used in a more specific way. It is a place where a tonal marker will fall on the lexically stressed syllable.A.LoudnessB.EmphasisC.IntensityD.Accent正确答案：D你没选择任何选项6判断(2分)In more than three-syllable words, if the primary stress falls on the third syllable or later, the secondary stress are usually marked on one of the preceding syllables, for example, introduction / /ɪntrədʌkʃn/ and education/eʤukeɪʃn/.正确答案：√7判断(2分)Word stress in English is not as predictable as it is in other languages, and therefore, the stress placement in English words is not rule-governe正确答案：×8判断(2分)Phonological treatments of syllable structure usually call the first part of a syllable the onset, the middle part the nucleus and the end part the cod The combination of nucleus and coda is called the rhyme.正确答案：√9判断(2分)Not all English vowel phonemes can occur in the CV syllable pattern, but all can appear in the CVC pattern.正确答案：√10判断(2分)In coda position, the maximum number of clusters is four. Many clusters of two or three and virtually all cluster of four are the result of adding a plural /s, z/ or a past tense /t, d/ inflection to a stem ending in two or three consonants正确答案：√Achievement Test 81判断(2分)The notion of rhythm comes from the unstressed syllables. Word and sentence stress combine to create the rhythm of an English utterance.正确答案：×2判断(2分)Just as in music, spoken English moves in regular, rhythmic beats from stress to stress – irrespective of how many unstressed syllables fall in between.正确答案：√3判断(2分)A rhythm group contains more than one stressed syllable, together with unstressed syllables clustering about it or none.正确答案：×4判断(2分)Any unstressed syllables that may come before the first rhythm group do not belong to any stress-group. They are the strong beat and are read as quickly as possible.正确答案：×5判断(2分)Chinese learners of English are likely to assign equal weight to each syllable, regardless of whether the syllable is stressed or unstressed.判断(2分)The epenthesis (or insertion) of glides [j, w] occurs because they are the least marked epenthetic consonants in hiatus position.正确答案：√7判断(2分)A non-rhotic speaker will pronounce words like far as /fɑːr/, whereas a rhotic speaker does not pronounce [r] at all unless followed by a vowel.正确答案：×8判断(2分)For rhotic speakers [r] is pronounced just because far has an [r] in it, but for non-rhotic speakers [r] appears in far away because the first word ends with a vowel and the second word begins with a vowel, namely, the [r] links the two words together.正确答案：√9判断(2分)Vowels which trigger [r]-insertion never trigger [j]-insertion or [w]-insertion. Each glide has its own domain, although the domains exempt short stressed vowels /e, æ, ɒ, ʊ, ʌ/, which never occur word-finally in English.正确答案：√10判断(2分)Generally speaking, the assimilation involves both vowels and consonants, particularly across word boundaries, but within words too.Achievement Test 91判断(2分)English intonation has three systemic features: tonality, tonicity and tone.正确答案：√2判断(2分)A public speaker tends to pause less frequently to make their message clearer or more emphatic. By contrast, if the speaker is communicating urgency, he may contain more breaks.正确答案：×3判断(2分)No matter in spontaneous conversation or in material read aloud, the speaker must pause at a proper place where it makes sense because the intonation phrase boundary may act to differentiate between two possible meanings.正确答案：√4判断(2分)The nucleus, also known as nuclear syllable or tonic syllable, the syllable that bears the nuclear tone (a fall, rise, fall-rise or rise-fall).正确答案：√5判断(2分)Accent has potentiality for stress. It involves how a prominence is supposed to be made, while stress refers to why a prominence is placed in a certain position of an intonation phrase.正确答案：×6判断(2分)Pragmatic reasons for deaccenting the ‘last content word’ involve old or repeated information, namely, words express known or given information.正确答案：√7判断(2分)Some words have little meaning of their own. Their meaning can be inferred from certain context. Such words are usually not accented even though they are the last content words.正确答案：√8判断(2分)When every part of an intonation phrase is brought into focus, we have narrow focus. If we focus only on one particular part, we have broad focus.正确答案：×9判断(2分)A fall may indicate definiteness, a rise may suggest some implications, and a fall-rise may imply incompleteness.正确答案：×10判断(2分)In sentence non-final position the difference in tone meaning between low rise, high rise, fall-rise or mid level tone varieties is not great. Sometimes speakers just seem to ring the changes between them to avoid repetition.正确答案：√Achievement Test 101判断(2分)If there are syllable following the nucleus (i.e. the tail), the rising pitch movement does not happen wholly on the nuclear syllable, as in the case of a fall. Rather, the syllable or syllables of the tail will continue to move upwards from the pitch of the nuclear syllable.正确答案：√2判断(2分)The pitch movement for a fall, either high or low, is all in one direction, namely downwards. Often there are syllables after the nucleus, a tail. After a falling nucleus, the tail is always high.正确答案：×3判断(2分)In a complex low level head, there is no upward movement in the head. The onset and all the remaining syllables of the head are uttered on a low pitch.正确答案：√4判断(2分)A simple head is one that contains only one stressed syllable, while a complex heads contains two or more stressed syllables.正确答案：√5判断(2分)The head does not necessarily consist of a complete word. They are usually spoken with a fairly low level pitch.正确答案：×6判断(2分)By definition, the prehead contains no stressed syllables, but occasionally, prehead may include a syllable that is lexically stressed but that the speaker chooses not to stress.正确答案：√7判断(2分)The prehead does not necessarily consist of a complete word. They are usually spoken with a fairly high level pitch.正确答案：×8判断(2分)The relative height of the pitch range will depend on the frequency of vibration of the vocal cords: the higher the frequency of vibration, the lower the pitch.正确答案：×9判断(2分)Although every IP contains a nucleus, not all IPs contain a prehead, head or a tail.正确答案：√10判断(2分)A complete IP, according to John Wells (2006), consists of four constituent elements, namely, the prehead, the head, the nucleus and the tail.正确答案：√期末考试1单选(3分)The soft palate is also called __________.A. uvulaB.tracheaC.velumD.epiglottis正确答案：C你没选择任何选项2单选(3分)/p/, /b/, /m/ and /w/ are produced with the help of __________.A.the upper teeth and inner lower lipB. the tip of the tongue raised close to the hard palateC.the tongue tip on or close to the alveolar ridgeD.the upper and lower lip正确答案：D你没选择任何选项3单选(3分)The study of speech organs is important to know the nature of __________.A. public speechB.speech contestC.telegraphic speechD.speech production正确答案：D你没选择任何选项4单选(3分)The positional variants of the same phoneme are known as __________.A.soundsB.consonantsC.vowelsD.allophones正确答案：D你没选择任何选项5单选(3分)Using the diacritics provided by the IPA, _____________ transcription captures as many aspects of a specific pronunciation as possible and makes very subtle distinctions between sounds.A.phoneticB.narrowC.broadD.conventional正确答案：B你没选择任何选项6单选(3分)Like all languages in the world, English phonemes are also divided into vowels andconsonants. The distinction between the two lies in the obstruction of __________.A.vocal cordsB.mouthC.airstreamD.nose正确答案：C你没选择任何选项7单选(3分)The __________ Pronunciation, or RP for short, is the instantly recognisable accent often described as ‘typically British’. It is defined in the Concise Oxford English Dictionary as “the standard accent of English as spoken in the south of England”.A.RespectableB.ReceivedC.RespectedD.Renowned正确答案：B你没选择任何选项8单选(3分)The vowel __________ can be described as low, front, and unrounded, but the feature “unrounded” is usually omitted because all front vowels in English are unrounded.A./æ/B. /e/C./ɒ/D./i:/正确答案：A你没选择任何选项9单选(3分)Syllabically, although a diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds, and the tongue glides in the production of it, it is perceived as one phoneme, not two. Thus, diphthongs are treated as having one __________ only.A.vowelB.syllableC.allophoneD.stress正确答案：B你没选择任何选项10单选(3分)The duration of a diphthong is similar to that of a __________ vowel.xB.highC.longD.short正确答案：C你没选择任何选项11单选(3分)Consonants are formed by interrupting, narrowing or diverting the airflow in a variety of ways. There are three ways of classifying the English consonant sounds: __________ of articulation, manner of articulation and voicing.A.placeB.aspirationC.obstructionD.vibration正确答案：A你没选择任何选项12单选(3分)When we discuss the English consonant, we begin with voicing first, then the place of articulation and lastly, the manner of articulation. The sound __________, for instance, is said briefly as voiceless palate-alveolar affricate.A./ʒ/B./ʧ/C./ʃ/D./ʤ/正确答案：B你没选择任何选项13单选(3分)__________ release refers to the air used to produce the stop is released through the nose rather than the mouth, namely, the velum is lowered before the stop closure is removed and the air pressure will be released through the nose instead of the mouth.A.IncompleteteralC.InaudibleD.Nasal正确答案：D你没选择任何选项14单选(3分)Fricative sounds can be maintained as long as there is air in the lungs; for this reason they are known as __________.A.obstruentsB.continuantsC.sibilantsD.sonorant正确答案：B你没选择任何选项15单选(3分)RP has two allophonic variants of /r/. One is retroflex [r], and the other is tap or flap [ɾ]. In the pronunciation of retroflex [r], the tongue curls backward and retroflexes at the __________.A.centralB.frontC.tipD.root正确答案：C你没选择任何选项16单选(3分)The minimum unit of speech is a syllable. Syllables have a minimum of one (as in the word air /eə/), and a maximum of __________ structural parts (as in the word text/tekst/).A.fourB.threeC.twoD.five正确答案：B你没选择任何选项17单选(3分)__________ consonants are consonants which form the nucleus of a syllable that does not contain a vowel.A.SyllabicteralC.ApproximantD.Nasal正确答案：A你没选择任何选项18单选(3分)The V and CV syllables are referred to as a/an __________ syllable because they end with a vowel.binationB.closedC.r-syllableD.open正确答案：D你没选择任何选项19单选(3分)With __________ clusters of three consonants, the first sound is always /s/, the second sound is a voiceless plosive /p, t, k/, and the third sound is one of the four approximants /l, r, w, j/.A.codaB.nucleusC.rhymeD.onset正确答案：D你没选择任何选项20单选(3分)There are cases where a consonant or a cluster could be either the coda to the first syllable of a word, or the onset to the second, we can say that it fulfils both functions, for instance, the /b/ in rabbit, the /st / in posting, the /n/ and /m/ in cinema. 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comparative and superlative adjectives

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than + another composition (including verb and adjective)
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e.g. Better cut the shoe than pinch the foot. He was more lucky than clever.
The Comparative Construction of “as…as”
Comparison of adjective can be used with “than”
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than + noun/pronoun e.g. He is older than me. • than + gerund e.g. Skilling is more exciting than skating. • than + subordinate clause e.g. I am happier than I have ever been.
The Positive Degree
The Comparative Degree Higher Warmer Colder More Beautiful
The Superlative Degree Highest Warmest Coldest Most Beautiful Most Difficult Happiest Prettiest
The Use of The comparative Adjectives
Comparison of adjective can be used alone
e.g. Are you feeling better today ? Be more careful next time .

comparative and superlative

Comparative and Superlative Name:______________Adjectives can compare two or more nouns or pronouns.Add -er to an adjective to make the comparative form.The superlative form of an adjective compares more than two things or people. Add -est to an adjective to make the superlative form.I. Complete the comparative and superlative adjective chart below. Positive Comparative Superlative Adjectives Adjectives Adjectiveslarge larger largestniceharderoldestsweetugliershortestfastslowerhighestgoodII. Tell whether the underlined adjective is positive, comparative, or superlative.1.Monica is happier than Michael. _______________________2.That is the heaviest rock in the garden._____________________3. Math is easier for her than Science. ________________________4. The ice cream is cold. ____________________________5. I am drinking a large soda. _________________________III. Circle the comparative or superlative form of the adjective that best completes each sentence.eg. You are (taller / tallest) than me.1. I have a (bigger / biggest) car than you.2. That was the (stranger / strangest) thing that I have ever seen!3. If you look (closest / closer) you can see the ocean from here.4. That was the (bumpiest / bumpier) car drive ever.5. You show the (gentler / gentlest) touch when handling the baby.6. That mouse is the (tinier / tiniest) I have ever seen.7. My pool is (shallowest / shallower) than yours.8. The map we printed out is (simplest / simpler) than the one provided at the park.9. My travel bag is (heavier / heaviest) than yours.10. That is the (shiniest / shinier) car in the lot.11. I have the (worse / worst) head cold right now.12. I had the (best / better) basketball game I’ve ever played.13. That test is (more important / most important) than playing video games.14. You are (most generous / more generous).15. That is the (happiest / happier) child I have ever seen.IV. Directions: Re-Write each sentence below using the comparative or superlative form of the adjective in parenthesis.Example A: You are (tall) than me.Answer A: You are taller than me.1. The fish I caught is (big) than the one you caught.___________________________________________________________ 2. That is the (small) umbrella I have ever seen!___________________________________________________________ 3. She is the (pretty) girl I have ever seen.___________________________________________________________ 4. My friend is (fabulous) than yours.___________________________________________________________ 5. That building is (large) than the one next to it.___________________________________________________________ 6. Who has the (easy) job in our family?___________________________________________________________ 7. Do you think a screwdriver is (useful) than a hammer?___________________________________________________________V. Choose the best answer.1.— Is Julie as tall as you?—No, she isn’t. She’s ______ than me.A. tallB. shortC. tallerD. tallest2.Who do you think was ______ student in ours school talent show this year?A. popularB. more popularC. most popularD. the most popular3.Jack eats a lot and never exercises, so he becomes the ______ in his class.A. thinnerB. heavierC. thinnestD. heaviest4.— The weather is too bad!—So it is. It’s reported that it will be even ______ later on.A. badB. badlyC. worseD. worst5.Winter is ______ season, and winter vacation is ______ than summer vacation.A. colder; the shortestB. the coldest; shortC. the coldest; shorter6.It is ______ (good) to listen than to speak.7.—The world’s first computer were ______ than cars. (big)—They used to be so large.8.—Who jumps ______ (far), Mike or George?—Mike does.9.— How shall we travel? By train or by plane？—Let’s go by train.It’s ______ (cheap).10. We all know that the Yellow River is one of the ______ (long) rivers in China.Adjectives Name:______________ An adjective is a word that describes a noun (a person, place, or thing ). example: Mr. Johnson has a long beard.The word long is an adjective. It describes the noun, beard.I. Pick the two best “adjective choices” to complete each sentence. Make sure each sentence makes sense!1. Adjective choices: wet, green, floppy, manyThe dog had a ___________________ nose and ___________________ ears.2. Adjective choices: tall, cold, spicy, yellowThe sunflowers in my backyard are ___________________ and ___________________.3. Adjective choices: five, delicious, shiny, busyI found a _________________ quarter lying outside on the _________________ sidewalk!4. Adjective choices: blue, striped, sharp, frozenThe ___________________ tiger had ___________________ teeth.5. Adjective choices: dull, sandy, hot, cheesyWe all ate the ___________________, ___________________ pizza. 6. Adjective choices: (healthy, warm, toasty, many)The refrigerator was packed with ___________________ ___________________ foods.II. Choose the best answer.( ) 1. Many people think collecting stamps is __________ fun.A. lots ofB. lot ofC. a lots of ( ) 2. I like to think of where ________.A. they goB. do they goC. did they go( ) 3. We really don’t know why ________ that.A. do they doB. they doC. will they do( ) 4. We really like ___________ and ___________ what we’ve done.A. collect; shareB. collecting; sharingC. collected; shared ( ) 5. It’s __________ for us__________ polite i n class.A. interesting, to becomeB. good, toC. important, toD. necessary, to be( )6. My smallest rock __________ five dollars, it was really expensive!A. costB. takeC. pay( ) 7. What do you think of __________ tree leaves?A. collectingB. collectC. to collect ( ) 8. Eva is the tallest girl ___________ the team, but she was the slowest _________ that race.A. in; inB. in; onC. on; in( )9.--I often have hamburgers for lunch.--You’d better not. It’s bad for you __________ too much junk food.A. eatB. to eatC. eatingD. ate( ) 10. Liz was the fastest runner in the ___________ race, she was first!A. 1000-metersB. 1000 meterC. 1000-meter ( ) 11. My mom always gets mad _________ me when I forget to do my homework.A. atB. withC. on( ) 12. I spend all my money __________ my baseball cards!A. inB. onC. with( ) 13. Tom sings __________than Ted, but Mario sings__________ in her class.A. gooder, goodestB. better, the bestC.weller, wellest ( ) 14. __________ careless of you to make lots of mistakes.A. That’sB. It’sC. ItD. Its( ) 15. When I went back to classroom, I saw that all of my classmates __________ there.A. aren’tB. weren’tC. wasn’t ( ) 16. I looked every day __________ my baseball cards, but I didn’t __________ them.A. for, foundB. for, findC. at, find ( ) 17.It’s good for us __________ every day.A. play sportsB. playing sportsC. to play sportsD. to playing sportsInfinitives Name:_______ Class:_______ Infinitive – the word to plus a verb. Infinitives can be used asnouns, adjectives or adverbs.example: Albert hopes to win the Kite Flying Competition.Circle the infinitive in each sentence below.1. My puppy wants to cuddle.2. I am training her to sit.3. She loves to play with my sister and brother.4. Olivia’s dream is to be a champion ice skater.5. Henry’s goal is to collect the most bottle caps.6. You should find a safe place to store your treasures.7. She jumped high to catch the ball.8. It’s not easy to run uphill.9. It is time to do my chores.10. Do you like to make homemade ice cream in the summer?I like to only put mustard on my hot dogs.___________________________________________________________Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.1. Do you want ________ (go) with me?2. Do you decide ________ (come) with me?3. Our teacher tell us _______ (not go) out.4. Let me ________ (help) you with your bags.5. Can you hear somebody ___________ (climb) the stairs.6. I hope _______ (see) you in my birthday party.7. Can you ________ (give) me the book, please?Choose the best answer.1. The teacher told them ________ make so much noise.A. don’tB. notC. will notD. not to2. The workers want us ________ together with them.A. workB. workingC. to workD. worked3. “Have you decided when ________?”“Yes, tomorrow morning.”A. to leaveB. to be leavingC. will you leaveD. are you leaving4. I would love ______ to the party last night but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.A. to goB. to have goneC. goingD. having gone5. Frank is the kind of person who people like to ________.A. make friend withB. make friends ofC. make friendsD. make friends with6. ----I’m hungry.----Would you like something _________?A. eatB. to eatC. eatingD. for eating7. He had decided __________it again.A. writtenB. writingC. to writeD. write8. ----Would you like to come for a walk with me?----I’d prefe r ___, thank you.A. not toB. to notC. notD. can’t9. Tell him _______ the window.A. to shut notB. not to shutC. to not shutD. not shut10. The workers want us ________ together with them.A. workB. workingC. to workD. worked11. --- The light in the office is still on.--- Oh, I forgot _______.A. turning it offB. turn it offC. to turn it offD. having turned it ofFill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words.One day Turtle stopped _________ (rest) at the house of Anansi the Spider. Turtle _______ (be) tired and hungry. It was dinner time, but Anansi ________ (not want) to share his food. Anansi saw that Turtle had dirty feet, so he________ (send) him to the lake to wash before dinner. Anansi then __________ (eat) all the food. When Turtle ________ (return), there_______ (be) no food left for him. Turtle was hungry as he ________ (leave). But he _________ (invite) Anansi to visit him someday.。

comparative-and-superlative-adjectives-explanation

The butterfly is more beautiful than the frog.
•Rule 5. There are a few exceptions. good = better than bad = worse than far = farther than
•Remember, when using a comparative you must always follow it with the word “than”.
The elephant is fatter than the giraffe.
• Rule 3. If an adjective ends with a “y”, remove the “y” and add – ier. i.e. happy –y + ier = happier than i.e. funny –y + ier one syllable adjective ends with a consonant + a vowel + a consonant you must double the last consonant and then ad – er.
i.e. big + er = bigger than i.e. fat + er = fatter than
The airplane is the most expensive.
• Rule 5. There are a few exceptions.
good = the best bad = the worst far = the farthest
• Remember, when using a superlative you must always precede it with the word “the”. The Toyota is the smallest. The Ford is the biggest. Brad Pitt is the most handsome. The airplane is the most expensive. Jim Carrey is the funniest.

比较级和最高级英语作文

比较级和最高级英语作文Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in EnglishEnglish is a versatile language that allows for the expression of various degrees of comparison. When we want to compare two things, we use comparative adjectives, and when we compare more than two things, we use superlative adjectives. These grammatical tools are essential for conveying differences and distinctions.For instance, if we are talking about the height of two people, we might say, "John is taller than Sarah," using the comparative form "taller." However,, if we are discussing the height of three or more people, we would use the superlative to determine who is the tallest. We could say, "Out of all the students in the class, Emily is the tallest."Comparative adjectives are often formed by adding "-er" to the base adjective, as in "nicer" or "smarter." Some adjectives take the word "more" before the base adjective, such as "more beautiful" or "more intelligent." On the other hand, superlative adjectives are typically formed by adding "est" to the base adjective, like "the happiest" or "the strongest," or by using "most" before the adjective, as in "the most interesting" or "the most important."It's important to note that not all adjectives follow these rules. There are irregular comparative and superlativeforms that must be memorized, such as "good" which becomes "better" in the comparative and "best" in the superlative.Using comparative and superlative adjectives can enhance our language by allowing us to make precise comparisons. They are particularly useful in writing when we want to emphasize differences or rank items. For example, in a review, one might write, "This restaurant offers better service than its competitors, making it the best choice for a fine dining experience."In conclusion, comparative and superlative adjectives are indispensable in the English language for making comparisons. Understanding their correct usage can greatly improve one's ability to express nuanced ideas and opinions. Whether you're comparing two items or evaluating a larger group, these adjectives provide a clear and effective way to communicate the relative qualities of the subjects in question.。

2023年上海市初中英语必考词汇详细解析拓展

2023年上海市初中英语必考词汇详细解析拓展全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: Detailed Analysis and Expansion of Must-Know Vocabulary for Shanghai Middle School English Exam in 2023IntroductionAs the English language continues to gain importance in our globalized world, it has become crucial for students to master a strong vocabulary foundation. In the upcoming 2023 Shanghai Middle School English exam, there are a number of key vocabulary words that students must understand in order to excel. This document will provide a detailed analysis and expansion of these must-know words, helping students to better prepare for the exam.Analysis of Must-Know Vocabulary1. Analyze (v.) - to examine something in detailExample sentence: It is important to analyze the data before drawing any conclusions.Synonyms: study, scrutinize, investigate2. Evaluate (v.) - to assess the value or importance of somethingExample sentence: The teacher will evaluate our presentations based on clarity and content.Synonyms: assess, judge, appraise3. Interpret (v.) - to explain the meaning of somethingExample sentence: We need to carefully interpret the poem in order to understand its deeper message.Synonyms: explain, decipher, comprehend4. Justify (v.) - to provide a reason or explanation for somethingExample sentence: She tried to justify her actions by saying she was under a lot of pressure.Synonyms: defend, support, warrant5. Infer (v.) - to conclude or deduce information from evidence or reasoningExample sentence: From the evidence presented, we can infer that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.Synonyms: deduce, conclude, gatherExpansion of Must-Know VocabularyIn addition to understanding the definitions and usage of the must-know vocabulary words for the 2023 Shanghai Middle School English exam, it is also important for students to expand their vocabulary beyond these words. Here are some additional words that students can learn to further enhance their English language skills:1. Critique (v.) - to evaluate or analyze something criticallyExample sentence: The film critics will critique the new movie in tomorrow's newspaper.Synonyms: review, analyze, assess2. Elaborate (adj.) - detailed and thorough in explanation or expressionExample sentence: She gave an elaborate description of her trip to Europe.Synonyms: detailed, thorough, intricate3. Clarify (v.) - to make something clear or understandableExample sentence: Can you please clarify your instructions? I'm not sure what you mean.Synonyms: explain, elucidate, simplify4. Synthesize (v.) - to combine different elements to form a coherent wholeExample sentence: In her essay, she was able to synthesize information from various sources to support her argument.Synonyms: amalgamate, merge, blend5. Comprehend (v.) - to understand or grasp the meaning of somethingExample sentence: The students need to comprehend the main ideas of the text in order to answer the questions.Synonyms: understand, grasp, perceiveConclusionBy mastering the must-know vocabulary words for the 2023 Shanghai Middle School English exam and expanding their vocabulary with additional words, students can significantly improve their language skills and performance on the exam. It is important for students to practice using these words in context and to continually work on building their vocabulary in order to succeed in their English studies.篇2Title: Detailed Analysis and Expansion of Essential Vocabulary for Shanghai Junior High School English Exam in 2023IntroductionThe English language plays a crucial role in modern society, acting as a global means of communication and providing individuals with opportunities for personal and professional growth. For students in Shanghai preparing for the junior high school English exam in 2023, it is important to have a strong grasp of key vocabulary to enhance their language skills and perform well in the test. In this document, we will provide a detailed analysis and expansion of essential vocabulary that students should focus on for the upcoming exam.1. Basic Vocabularya. Nouns:- People (e.g. teacher, student, doctor)- Places (e.g. school, park, hospital)- Things (e.g. book, pen, computer)b. Verbs:- Action verbs (e.g. run, jump, speak)- State verbs (e.g. be, have, like)c. Adjectives:- Descriptive words (e.g. beautiful, smart, tall)- Comparative and superlative forms (e.g. big, bigger, biggest)2. Common Phrases and Expressionsa. Greetings and Introductions:- Hello, hi, how are you?- My name is..., I'm from...b. Daily Routines:- Wake up, brush teeth, eat breakfast- Go to school, have lunch, do homeworkc. Shopping and Ordering:- How much is this? Can I have a coffee, please?- I'd like a sandwich and a bottle of water.3. Academic and Exam-related Vocabularya. Study and Learning:- Read, write, listen, speak- Study, learn, understand, rememberb. Exam Terms:- Question, answer, test, grade- Pass, fail, revise, study4. Advanced Vocabularya. Advanced Nouns:- Technology-related words (e.g. computer, internet, software)- Science and Mathematics terms (e.g. experiment, hypothesis, equation)b. Advanced Verbs:- Research, analyze, calculate, experiment- Develop, innovate, communicate, collaboratec. Advanced Adjectives:- Technical terms (e.g. digital, virtual, algorithmic)- Academic descriptors (e.g. scientific, mathematical, linguistic)ConclusionMastering essential vocabulary is a key part of achieving success in the junior high school English exam in Shanghai in 2023. Students should strive to expand their vocabulary through regular practice, reading, and exposure to English-language materials. By focusing on basic, common, academic, and advanced vocabulary, students will enhance their language skills and perform well in the exam. Good luck!篇32023 Shanghai Middle School English Vocabulary Detailed Analysis and ExpansionIn 2023, Shanghai middle school students will be required to master a wide range of vocabulary in their English exams. These words are not only essential for understanding and expressing ideas, but also for scoring well in various language assessments. To help students prepare for these exams, we have compiled a detailed analysis of the must-know vocabulary, along with some tips on how to expand and reinforce your word knowledge.1. Vocabulary List:- Ambitious: having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something.- Cautious: careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.- Diverse: showing a great deal of variety or differences.- Enthusiastic: showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.- Resilient: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.- Accommodate: provide lodging or sufficient space for.- Collaborate: work jointly on an activity or project.- Evaluate: assess or judge the value or quality of something.- Analyze: examine methodically and in detail for purposes of explanation.- Synthesize: combine different elements or components into a coherent whole.2. Detailed Analysis:- Ambitious: This word is commonly used to describe individuals who have high aspirations and are willing to work hard to achieve them. In a sentence, you may say, "She has always been ambitious, aiming to become the CEO of a major corporation one day."- Cautious: Being cautious means being careful and aware of potential risks. For example, you could say, "He is cautious when crossing the street, always looking both ways before stepping off the curb."- Diverse: When something is diverse, it means there is a great deal of variety or differences. For instance, "Our school prides itself on its diverse student body, with students from over 20 different countries."- Enthusiastic: To be enthusiastic is to show intense and eager enjoyment or interest. A sentence using this word could be, "She was enthusiastic about joining the school's debate club, eager to start practicing her public speaking skills."- Resilient: Resilient people are able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. For example, you might say, "Despite facing numerous obstacles, she remained resilient and never gave up on her dreams."- Accommodate: This word means to provide lodging or sufficient space for someone or something. "The hotel was able to accommodate all of our guests for the wedding reception."- Collaborate: Collaborating involves working jointly on an activity or project. For instance, "The students collaborated on agroup project, combining their strengths to create an impressive presentation."- Evaluate: To evaluate means to assess or judge the value or quality of something. "Teachers often use rubrics to evaluate students' essays, providing feedback on areas for improvement."- Analyze: Analyzing involves examining something methodically and in detail for purposes of explanation. "The scientist analyzed the data carefully, looking for patterns and insights that could lead to new discoveries."- Synthesize: When you synthesize information, you combine different elements or components into a coherent whole. "In her research paper, she was able to synthesize findings from various studies to support her argument on climate change."3. Vocabulary Expansion:To further enhance your vocabulary skills, try these tips for expanding your word knowledge:- Read extensively: Reading a variety of materials, such as books, articles, and news reports, can expose you to new words and their usage in context.- Use a dictionary: Look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary to learn their meanings, pronunciations, and usage examples.- Practice word games: Play word games like crossword puzzles, word searches, or Scrabble to reinforce your vocabulary skills in a fun and interactive way.- Create flashcards: Write down new words on flashcards with definitions and examples on the back. Review them regularly to commit the words to memory.- Engage in conversations: Practice using new words in conversations with friends, family, or classmates to solidify your understanding and retention.By mastering these essential vocabulary words and expanding your word knowledge through continuous practice and exposure, you will be well-prepared to excel in your English exams and improve your overall language proficiency. Good luck!。

comparatives-superlatives

Comparatives and Superlatives of AdjectivesWrite the comparative and superlative forms of the adjectives below.example: big / bigger / biggest or important / more important / most importantAdjective Comparative Superlative Adjective Comparative Superlative1. tall22. far2. cheap23. bad3. expensive24. fat4. good25. interesting5. lazy26. narrow6. pretty27. safe7. beautiful28. dangerous8. difficult29. messy9. boring30. handsome10. shy31. attractive11. happy32. delicious12. short33. useful13. famous34. easy14. comfortable35. lucky15. ugly36. quiet16. warm37. noisy17. long38. modern18. intelligent39. patient19. wide40. convenient20. thick41. accurate21. smart1Copyright 2008. This eBook is produced and distributed by Red River Press Inc. All rights reserved. The contents within this e-book/document may only beThe Comparative Form of AdjectivesComplete the following sentences with the correct comparative form of the words listed below.bad important crowded good high heavy convenient difficultcheap expensive quiet easy thin healthy dangerous cold1. In Canada, January is _________________________ than March.2. I think that good health is ___________________________ than money.3. I can’t carry my suitcase. It’s much _________________________ than yours.4. I can afford to buy a new bike but not a new car. A car is ___________________________ than a bike.5. You look _______________________ than the last time I saw you. Have you lost weight?6. I couldn’t get a seat in the restaurant. It was ____________________________ than usual.7. Mountains are __________________________ than hills.8. He got a very good mark on his exam. The exam was _______________________ than he had expected.9. You should go to the doctor. Your cold is _____________________________ than it was a few days ago.10. There is a lot of crime in the big cities. They are _____________________ than the small town where I live.11. I don’t understand this lesson. It is ______________________________ than the last one we did.12. I can’t study in this room. It’s too noisy. I’m going to find a _____________________________ place.13. Our apartment is far from everything. We want to move to a _____________________________ location.14. Orange juice is __________________________ than Coke.15. The store is having a great sale today. Most televisions are 25% _____________________ than they were yesterday.16. The doctor told me that I can go back to work if I feel ______________________ tomorrow.Comparatives Using as….asMake your own comparisons using the words provided and the structure as…as.Ex. My apartment/ large/ yours My apartment is as large as yours.My car /expensive/ your car My car isn’t as expensive as your car.1. biology/ interesting/ history ________________________________________________________________2. train/ fast/ airplane _______________________________________________________________________3. algebra/ difficult/ geometry _________________________________________________________________4. Batman / popular/ Superman _______________________________________________________________5. lemon/ sweet/ orange ______________________________________________________________________6. morning/ warm/ afternoon __________________________________________________________________7. robin / big/ eagle _________________________________________________________________________8. my neighbor/ friendly/ yours ________________________________________________________________9. tiger/ dangerous/ lion _____________________________________________________________________10. bicycle/ expensive/ motorcycle _____________________________________________________________11. house/ tall/ skyscraper ____________________________________________________________________12. France/ beautiful/ Switzerland ______________________________________________________________13. my old shoes/ comfortable/ new shoes _______________________________________________________14. grammar/ difficult / spelling _______________________________________________________________15. Beethoven/ famous / Mozart _______________________________________________________________16. frozen yogurt/ fattening/ ice cream __________________________________________________________17. Coke/ healthy/ fruit juice__________________________________________________________________18. my apartment/ convenient/ yours ____________________________________________________________19. big cities/ safe/ small towns ________________________________________________________________20. New York hotels/ expensive/ Tokyo hotels ____________________________________________________The Superlative Form of AdjectivesComplete the following sentences with the correct superlative form of the words listed below.funny high delicious easy cold boring lucky smartdirty rich valuable bad large cheap long scary1. Yesterday was _____________________ day of the year. I almost froze to death walking home from school!2. That was ________________________________ movie I’ve ever seen. I almost walked out in the middle.3. Please give me your recipe. That is _________________________________ cake I’ve ever eaten.4. Jerry is _______________________________ student in our class. He gets the top grades in every course.5. Bob told _______________________________________ story last night. I couldn’t stop laughing.6. Whales are ____________________________________________ animals in the world.7. The Nile is _________________________________________ river in the world.8. Marie is ________________________________ person I know. She has won the lottery four times!9. He is ________________________________ speaker I have ever heard. Half the audience fell asleep during his speech.10. Mount Everest is __________________________________ mountain in the world.11. That is _________________________________ painting in the art gallery. It’s worth a million dollars.12. Bill Gates is one of ________________________________________ men in the world.13. I finished the exercise in five minutes. It was _______________________________ homework the teacher has ever given us.14. Arthur hates to clean. He has __________________________________ apartment I’ve ever seen.15. My dinner only cost $6.00. That must be ___________________________________ restaurant in town.16. I was afraid to turn off the lights last night. That was _____________________________________ show I’ve ever watched.The Superlative Form of AdjectivesA) Write questions using the words provided and the superlative form of the adjective.Ex. what/ big mistake/ ever made What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?1. what /beautiful place to visit/ your country________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. who/ kind person/ you know________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. what/ good movie/ ever seen________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. what/ happy day/ in your life________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. what/ crazy thing/ ever done________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. what/ expensive thing/ ever bought________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. what/ good restaurant/ your city________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. what/ exciting place/ ever been________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. who/ interesting person/ ever met________________________________________________________________________________________ B) Ask a classmate the questions you have written or write your own answers ona separate piece of paper.Comparatives and Superlatives of AdverbsA. Write the comparative and superlative forms of the adverbs below.Adverb Comparative SuperlativeEx. fast faster the fastest1. hard ___________________ ___________________2. carefully ___________________ ___________________3. early ___________________ ___________________4. quickly ___________________ ___________________5. slowly ___________________ ___________________6. beautifully ___________________ ___________________7. well ___________________ ___________________8. clearly ___________________ ___________________9. late ___________________ ___________________10. far ___________________ ___________________11. badly ___________________ ___________________12. fluently ___________________ ___________________B. Complete the following sentences with the correct form (comparative or superlative) of the adverb provided.1. I drive ____________________________________ (carefully) than my husband.2. Angela works ______________________________ (hard) than I do, but our secretary works________________________________ (hard) of all of us.3. Anita sings _______________________________ (beautifully) of all the people in the choir.4. Our teacher explains the lessons ____________________________ (clearly) than your teacher.5. Robert arrived at the meeting ______________________________ (early) than Francis.6. Ken arrived _________________________________ (early) of them all.7. Teenagers usually drive ______________________________ (fast) than their parents.8. My daughter cooks ______________________________(well) than I do, but my husband cooks________________________________ (well) of all of us.9. Rene speaks ______________________________ (fluently) of all the ESL students in the class.10. The teacher arrived ____________________________(late) than the students.Comparatives and Superlatives – Adjectives and AdverbsMake comparisons of the following. Use your own ideas. Write three sentences for each set, one using the comparative structure with than, one using the comparative structure with as…as, and one using the superlative. (Use at least one adverb in the exercise.)Ex. watermelon/ grapefruit/ orange.A grapefruit is bigger than an orange.A grapefruit isn’t as big as a watermelon.A watermelon is the biggest fruit of the three.1. turtle/ rabbit/ fox ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. feather/ book/ television ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. running shoes/ bedroom slippers/ high heeled shoes _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. bicycle/ motorcycle/ car ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. teacher/ doctor/ lawyer ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. egg/ pancake/ donut _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the adjective or adverb, comparative or superlative of the words provided.1. This is ___________________________ (fancy) dress I own.2. In my opinion, a deer moves ____________________ (graceful) of all the animals.3. The politician spoke ________________ (loud) than was necessary.4. When we travel, my suitcase is always _______________ (heavy) than my husband’s.5. January is _____________________ (cold) month of the year.6. Mrs. Pedrido speaks _______________________(fluent) than her husband, but her daughter speaks_______________________ (fluent) of the whole family.7. December 21 is the ________________(short) day of the year. It is ______________ (short) than any other.8. Andrew is __________________ (fast) runner on the team.9. This apartment is __________________(convenient) of all the apartments I have seen.10. Annie usually gets up ________________(early) than her sister.11. Max finished the homework _________________ (fast) than anyone else in the class.12. A turtle moves _____________________(slow) than a rabbit.13. Bonnie works ___________________(hard) of all the employees in the office.14. This book is _____________________ (interesting) than the one I read last week.15. Daniel drives ____________________________ (careful) than his father.16. Judy goes to the library ____________________ (often) than I do.17. That gold necklace is ____________________(expensive) one in the whole store.18. This is _____________________ (bad) movie I have ever seen.19. Shaun sings even __________________(beautiful) than her mother, who is a famous opera star. In fact, she has ___________________ (beautiful) voice I’ve ever heard.Class SurveyInterview your classmates and complete the following chart. Then do the exercises on the following pages. (If you have a large class, break into two or three smaller groups.) You may wish to write the questions on a separate piece of paper before you begin your survey.Name of student Arrived atschoolNumber ofsiblingsLength of timein cityNumber oflanguagesDistance fromschoolShoe size Number ofinstrumentsplayedNumber ofsports playedheightClass Survey - ComparativesUsing the information from the survey on the previous page, make as many sentences as you can about your classmates. Use the comparative form of an adjective or adverb and the structures than or as….as. Ex. Mary arrived at school earlier than Jane.John’s feet are not as large as Bill’s.Andrea studied longer than I did last night.1.________________________________________________________________________________________2.________________________________________________________________________________________3. ________________________________________________________________________________________4. ________________________________________________________________________________________5. ________________________________________________________________________________________6. ________________________________________________________________________________________7. ________________________________________________________________________________________8. ________________________________________________________________________________________9. ________________________________________________________________________________________10. _______________________________________________________________________________________11. _______________________________________________________________________________________12. _______________________________________________________________________________________13. _______________________________________________________________________________________14. _______________________________________________________________________________________15. _______________________________________________________________________________________16. _______________________________________________________________________________________17. _______________________________________________________________________________________Class Survey - SuperlativesUsing the information from the survey, answer the following questions in complete sentences.1. Who got to school the earliest today? ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________2. Who has the most siblings? ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________3. Who has lived in this city the longest? _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________4. Who speaks the most languages? _________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________5. Who lives the farthest away from the school? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6. Who wears the largest shoe size? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. Who is the most musical person in the class? ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________8. Who is the most athletic person in the class? _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________9. Who is the tallest student in the class ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Who studied the hardest last night? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Grammar Practice Worksheets✎Comparatives & SuperlativesAnswersPage 1.1 See page 13Page 2.1. colder2. more important3. heavier4. more expensive5. thinner6. more crowded7. higher8. easier9. worse 10. more dangerous 11. more difficult 12. quieter 13. more convenient 14. healthier 15. cheaper 16. betterPage 3.1.Biology is/isn’t as interesting as history2. A train isn’t as fast as a plane3. Algebra is/isn’t as difficult as geometry.4. Batman is/isn’t aspopular as Superman. 5. A lemon isn’t as sweet as an orange. 6. The morning isn’t as warm as the afternoon. 7. A robin isn’t as big as an eagle. 8. My neighbor is/isn’t as friendly as yours. 9. A tiger is as dangerous as a lion. 10. A bicycle isn’t as expensive as a motorcycle.11. A house isn’t as tall as a skyscraper. 12. France is/isn’t as beautiful as Switzerland. 13. My old shoes are/aren’t as comfortable as mynew shoes. 14. Grammar is/isn’t as difficult as spelling. 15. Beethoven is as famous as Mozart. 16. Frozen yogurt is/isn’t as fattening as ice-cream. 17. Coke isn’t as health as fruit juice. 18. My apartment is/isn’t as convenient as yours. 19. Big cities are/aren’t as safe as small towns. New York hotels are/aren’t as expensive as Tokyo hotels.Page 4.1. the coldest2. the worst3. the most delicious4. the smartest5. the funniest6. the largest7. the longest8. the luckiest9. the most boring 10. the highest 11. the most valuable 12. the richest 13. the easiest 14. the dirtiest 15. the cheapest 16. the scariestPage 5.1. What is the most beautiful place to visit in your country?2. Who is the kindest person you know?3. What is the best movie you’ve ever seen?4. What was the happiest day of your life?5. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done?6. What is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?7. What is the best restaurant in your city?8. What is the most exciting place you’ve ever been?9. Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?Page 6.A. 1. harder / the hardest 2. more carefully / the most carefully 3. earlier / the earliest 4. more quickly / most quickly 5. more slowly / most slowly 6. more beautifully / most beautifully 7. better / best 8. more clearly / most clearly 9. later / latest 10. further / furthest11. worse / worst 12. more fluently / most fluentlyB. 1.more carefully 2. harder / the hardest 3. the most beautifully 4. more clearly 5. earlier 6. the earliest 7. faster 8. better / the best 9. the most 10. laterPage 8.1. the fanciest2. the most gracefully3. louder4. heavier5. the coldest6. more fluently / the most fluently7. shortest / shorter8. the fastest9. the most convenient 10. earlier 11. faster 12. slower 13. the hardest 14. the most interesting 15. more carefully 16. more often 17. the most expensive 18. the worst 19. more beautifully / the most beautifulComparatives and Superlatives of AdjectivesAnswersAdjective Comparative Superlative Adjective Comparative Superlative1. tall taller the tallest22. far farther the farthest2. cheap cheaper the cheapest23. bad worse the worst3. expensive more expensive the most expensive24. fat fatter the fattest4. good better the best25. interesting more interesting the most interesting5. lazy lazier the laziest26. narrow narrower the narrowest6. pretty prettier the prettiest27. safe safer the safest7. beautiful more beautiful the most beautiful28. dangerous more dangerous the most dangerous8. difficult more difﬁcult the most difﬁcult29. messy messier the messiest9. boring more boring the most boring30. handsome more handsome the most handsome10. shy shyer the shyest31. attractive more attractive the most attractive11. happy happier the happiest32. delicious more delicious the most delicious12. short shorter the shortest33. useful more useful the most useful13. famous more famous the most famous34. easy easier the easiest14. comfortable more comfortable the most comfortable35. lucky luckier the luckiest15. ugly uglier the ugliest36. quiet quieter the quietest16. warm warmer the warmest37. noisy noisier the noisiest17. long longer the longest38. modern more modern the most modern18. intelligent more intelligent the most intelligent39. patient more patient the most patient19. wide wider the widest40. convenient more convenient the most convenient20. thick thicker the thickest41. accurate more accurate the most accurate21. smart smarter the smartest。

比较级最高级满分作文英语

比较级最高级满分作文英语The world of comparative and superlative adjectives, often considered the playground of elementary language learners, holds a surprising depth that can elevate writing to an entirely new level. It's not just about "bigger" and "biggest", "faster" and "fastest"; it's about painting vivid pictures,establishing hierarchies, and injecting emotions into our descriptions. Like a master painter with a nuanced palette, a skilled writer utilizes these degrees of comparison to add layers of meaning and evoke powerful responses. Consider a simple sentence: "The mountain was tall." While factual, it lacks the punch that comparison can deliver. "The mountain was taller than any other in the range," we might say, instantly establishing its dominance and grandeur. Or perhaps, "The mountain was so tall it seemed to scrape the sky," imbuing the scene with a sense of awe and wonder. In these examples, we've moved beyond mere description to create a sense of scale, power, and even the sublime. Comparisons can also be employed to build suspense and drama. Imagine a chase scene: "The footsteps behind him grew closer and closer, louder and louder, until they were practically on his heels." The escalation of the pursuit, conveyed through the intensifying adjectives, leaves the reader on the edge of their seat. Similarly, in a romantic scene, we might describe a lover's eyes as "brighter than the stars," invoking a sense of unparalleled beauty and depth of feeling. But the power of comparison extends beyond physical attributes. We can utilize it to delve into the realm of emotions and abstract concepts. A character's grief might be described as "deeper than the ocean," or their love as "stronger than any adversity." Such comparisons allow us to explore the intangible aspects of human experience, creating resonance and empathy within the reader. The key to mastering comparative and superlative adjectives lies in understanding their potential beyond simple grammatical function. They are tools for shaping perception, building tension, and adding emotional depth to our writing. Like a skilled musician with their instrument, we can use them to orchestrate a symphony of words that captivates and moves our audience. Of course, like any powerful tool, these comparisons require careful handling. Overuse can lead to monotony, while inappropriate comparisons can create unintended humor or confusion. The art lies in selecting the rightadjective for the right context, ensuring it serves the purpose of the narrative and resonates with the reader's understanding. In conclusion, mastering comparative and superlative adjectives is not just a matter of grammar; it's about unlocking a whole new dimension of expression. By understanding their power and potential, we can elevate our writing from the mundane to the captivating, creating worlds and emotions that leave a lasting impact on our readers. So, the next time you reach for an adjective, remember: it's not just about bigger or smaller, faster or slower, it's about painting a masterpiece with words.。