Listening: Comparatives and superlatives

If you see a dog and a bird, what could you say?

• They are both cute

• They are both animals

• They are not animals

• They are strong animals

How are the dog and the bird alike?

• They don't make sounds

• They both make bounds

• They both have sounds

• They both make sounds

How are the dog and the bird different?

• One has sneakers and the other has fur

• One makes feathers and the other makes fur

• One has feathers and the other has fur

• One has leather and the other has fur

Comparing animals can be a fun way to learn about...

• The different qualities of animals

• The different characteristics of animals

• The different names of animals

• The funny characteristics of animals

How can you help a child to talk about animals?

• Talking about how they are alike and different

• Talking a lot how they are alive and different

• Talking about how they are nice and funny

• Talking about how they are big or small

Write one sentence comparing a bird with a dog, using comparatives or superlative adjectives.