Domande aperte Inglese

Comparative Adjectives

This city is dirtier than my town. The name of the structure is comparative of majority. We use comparative adjectives to show change or make comparisons. The comparative of one-syllable adjectives is formed by adding "er" to the adjective. If the adjective ends in consonant+y, change -y to -i and add -er. It is used to compare differences between the two objects they modify.

15. Complete the sentence using the correct grammar rule and explain the rule below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is formed, when we use it, and any exceptions and/or irregular forms.

The place was farther than I expected. The name of the structure is comparative of majority. The comparative of one-syllable adjectives is formed by adding "er" to the adjective. "Far" has irregular comparatives: far - farther/further - farthest/furthest. It is used to compare differences between the two objects they modify.

16. Complete the...

the word "as" before the adjective or adverb, followed by "as" again and then the second adjective or adverb. We use this structure to compare two things that are equal in a specific quality or characteristic. There are no exceptions or irregular forms for this structure.using the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use the lines below the exercise to write your answers: 1. I can't believe she (win) the competition. 2. They (not/go) to the party last night. 3. We (study) for the exam all day yesterday. 4. He (not/eat) breakfast this morning. 5. She (visit) her grandparents every summer. 1. I can't believe she won the competition. 2. They didn't go to the party last night. 3. We studied for the exam all day yesterday. 4. He didn't eat breakfast this morning. 5. She visits her grandparents every summer.

1. I don't usually have any free time in the afternoon, but today I have no work to do so I can relax at home for a while.
2. Do you have any money? Yes, I have some change in my wallet.
3. My friend lent me some crime novels, but I haven't read any of them yet.
4. There is absolutely no food in my fridge. I need to go to the shop to get some bread, cheese and ham to make a sandwich.

Complete the sentence using the verb in brackets. Use the correct grammar rule and explain the rule below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is formed and when we use it.

He was sleeping... (sleep) when I called.

The name of the structure is past continuous.

It's formed by combining the past tense of "to be" (was/were) with the verb's present participle (-ing word).

It can be used to describe something that was happening in the past at a specific moment or during a specific period of time.

il correct grammar rule and explain the rule below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is formed and when we use it. The structure used in the sentence is the past continuous tense. It is formed by using the past tense of the verb "to be" (was/were) followed by the present participle form of the main verb (-ing form). We use the past continuous tense to describe an action that was happening continuously in the past when another action interrupted it.the correct grammar rule and explain the rule below. In your explanation, include: the name of the structure, how it is formed and when we use it. After work this evening my sister and I are going to the cinema. She has already bought the tickets. The structure used in the sentence is the present continuous tense. It is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb (going). We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or around the present time. In this case, the speaker is talking about their plans for the evening, which is a future action happening after work.

inspector said afterwards: The woman was lucky.She could (4) .........HAS BEEN KILLED….. (kill).'18. Use your own ideas to complete the sentences below

1. I'd go out tonight if......MY MOM WILL FEEL BAD.
2. I'd have gone out last night if.....YOU WOULD HAVE CALLED ME.
3. I will be happy if ........................I WILL PASS THIS.... EXAM..
4. If I had my camera, ..I’D TAKE SOME PHOTO..

19. Use your own ideas to complete the sentences below:

1. If you give me the camera, I CAN SHOOT
2. Who would you phone if ......YOU WERE ON A DESERT ISLAND....?
3. We wouldn't have been late if .YOU WERE FASTER..
4. If I manage to get a ticket, .WE’LL GO TO THE SHOW

20. Put the verb into the correct form, active or passive

1. This house is quite old. lt....WAS BUILT (build) over 100 years ago.
2. My grandfather was a builder. He .. BUILT....(build) this house many years ago.
3. 'Is your car still for sale?' 'No, I ......SOLD (sell) it.'
4. Sometimes

Mistakes....are made (make). lt's inevitable.