UNIT 06 COMPARISONS STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION

STARTER TOEIC 3^RD EDITION

UNIT 06 COMPARISONS

Regular Comparison
A	When comparing things, short adjectives (one or two syllables) end in –er/-est. ·         dark-darker-darkest ·         happy-happier-happiest ·         hot-hotter-hottest ·         scary-scarier-scariest
B	For long adjectives (three or more syllables) used in comparisons, place more, most, less, or least before the adjective. ·         beautiful- more beautiful-most beautiful ·         expensive-less expensive-least expensive

Irregular Comparison

A few adjectives and adverbs have comparative and superlative forms that are different from their regular forms. ·         good/well – better – best ·         much/many – more – most ·         bad/badly – worse – worst ·         little – less – least ·         far – farther/further – farthest/furthest (Further is used for both greater distance and more of something, while farther is only used for greater distance)

As – As Comparison

Only the regular form of an adjective or adverb comes between as and as ; for example, ·         He is as old as me. ·         He speaks English as fluently as his brother does.

Modification of Comparatives

Comparatives can be modified by the following words; much, very much, far, a little, a bit, a lot, any, no, even, still. ·         He is a bit taller than me. ·         This is even worse than that one

Choice Between Comparatives and Superlatives
A	Choose a comparative form if than appears in the sentence. ·         He is taller than his brother.
B	The presence of ever, (of) all, possible, in the world is a strong suggestion that a superlative is needed. ·         This is the highest building I have ever seen.

A. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1	This is much _________ than expected.
	A	well	B	good	C	better	D	best
2	This jacket is _________ superior to that one.
	A	far	B	few	C	a few	D	any
3	Of all the students, John is the _________.
	A	tall	B	taller	C	tallest	D	most tall
4	This is the _________ class I have ever taken.
	A	difficult	B	most difficult	C	more difficult	D	as difficult as

B. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

Sunland Travel Specialists Dear Ms. Miles, Let me answer your 1. (A) asking (B) asked (C) question (D) questioning about travel insurance Plan A. Plan B does not cover dangerous sports, while Plan B+ covers sports such as hang gliding. Plan B+ is more expensive than plan B, but is the  2. (A) most (B) goodest (C) more (D) best choice for an adventurous traveller. Sincerely, Marigold Green

C. Fill the blank with the appropriate word.

1	Other documents are available upon _________.
	A	need	B	want	C	request	D	necessity
2	The new law takes _________ next week.
	A	outcome	B	result	C	effect	D	consequence
3	_________ must be paid to what’s going on here.
	A	Looking	B	Attention	C	Presence	D	Attendance
4	Prior to leaving, check your bank _________.
	A	change	B	balance	C	remains	D	rest

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