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DAY FOUR :
Comparatives: MORE, -ER, -IER, and LESS
DAY FOUR

My date with Greg was terrible. The meal was delicious, but I was disappointed to find out that he has a girlfriend. When I got home, Leon cheered me up with a warm welcome. He’s a better companion.

day 4

Katie: How was the date?

Belle: The Met was great! Actually, it was better than “him.”

Katie: Oh no! What happened?

Belle: He was less honest than I expected. It turns out that he has a girlfriend!

Katie: Really? What a jerk!

Belle: It’s OK. I have Leon. He’s much sweeter and a lot classier.

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Let’s Talk About It

How was Belle’s date?

What did Belle find out about Greg?

What does Belle think of Leon?

The Scoop

Comparatives: MORE, -ER, -IER and LESS

This restaurant is more expensive than the pizza place across the street.

The tables are much larger.

Are Saturdays busier than Thursdays?

Weekdays are a bit less crowded than weekends.

Tools: Comparing Stuff
Leon is   furrier  than Greg.
     
Action films  are more exciting romantic films.
     
Dialogue

Katie: Sorry Belle, I had no idea. Anyway, there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Belle: Hmm... Hopefully they’re ________________ (loyal) than Greg!

Katie: What did you think of the meal?

Belle: It was ____________ (good) than the pizza we had the other night.

Katie: I’m sorry, next time I’ll introduce you to a ____________ (cool) guy!

Your Turn

Compare the items below. Which do you prefer?

“Poppy seed bagels are tastier than plain bagels.”

・Brown rice/white rice

・Cocktails/beer

・Sunny days/rainy days

・Reading/shopping

Day 4 :
Comparatives: MORE, -ER, -IER, and LESS

比較級: MORE, -ER, -IER, and LESS

Day4では、比較級を学びます。比較級は2つのものを比較する場合に用いられ、そのあとに接続詞のthanを伴います。

比較級+than 最も基本的な形
She is older than you.(彼女はあなたよりも年老いています。)
He likes English better than mathematics.(彼は数学より英語が好きだ)

下記が代表的な比較級(Day6のために、最上級も記載しました)

意味原級比較級最上級
長いLongLongerLongest
涼しいCoolCoolerCoolest
古いOldOlderOldest
速いFastFasterFastest
eあり → ・・r・・st
すてきなNiceNicerNicest
大きいLargeLargerLargest
・・y → ・・ier・・iest
いそがしいBusyBusierBusiest
簡単なEasyEasierEasiest
幸福なHappyHappierHappiest
末尾を重ねてer、est
大きいBigBiggerBiggest
熱いHotHotterHottest
more, most
違ったDifferentMore differentMost different
美しいBeautifulMore beautifulMost beautiful
おもしろいInterestingMore interestingMost interesting
不規則
悪いBadWorseWorst
小さなLittleLessLeast
よいGoodBetterBest