Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

The video tutorial from Ling portal online school covers modifying comparative adjectives. It explains how to express differences in amount, number, degree, or quality using comparatives. The lesson is divided into sections that cover small, big, surprising, and no differences, providing examples and modifiers for each. It also includes instructions for engaging with the lesson and emphasizes the importance of using the right words for effective communication.

What is the main focus of modifying comparative adjectives?

• To express equality between two things

• To describe the largest amount of a quality in a group

• To compare three or more items

• To emphasize differences in amount, number, degree, or quality

What should you do before continuing with the lesson on comparatives and superlatives?

• Refresh your knowledge on comparatives and superlatives

• Practice speaking English

• Watch a video on adjectives

• Read a textbook on grammar

Which word is NOT used to show small differences?

• Far

• Slightly

• A bit

• A little

Which of the following is a formal way to show a small difference?

• A bit

• Slightly

• A little

• Not much

Which word is commonly used to show a big difference?

• Slightly

• A lot

• Almost

• Not quite

Which phrase is technically correct but not commonly used in speech?

• Very much better

• Much better

• Far better

• A lot better

Which word is used to emphasize surprising differences?

• Far

• Slightly

• Even

• A bit

What is an example of a surprising difference?

• The weather is slightly warmer today.

• This film was actually worse than expected.

• My computer is far smaller than yours.

• My brother is as tall as my sister.

Which phrase indicates no difference between two items?

• Far smaller than

• Slightly taller than

• No faster than

• A lot more expensive

How do you express equality between two people or things?

• Using 'slightly'

• Using 'far'

• Using 'as as'

• Using 'a lot'