- Cars go fast but planes go faster
- Trains go more slowly than planes
- I won because I played better
- You need to drive more carefully
Introduction
Welcome to Intermediate Present perfect and Prepositions
Present perfect tense
Key concepts to know before you begin
"Been to" vs. "gone to"
Present Perfect Continuous with Time Expressions
Role-play: Where have you been?
Quiz: Present perfect tense
Prefixes and suffixes
Common prefixes
Common suffixes
Role-play: I should study more!
Quiz: Prefixes and suffixes
Useful vocabulary
Using "when" and "before"
Using "you" in an impersonal form
"As" vs. "like"
Questions with final prepositions
Comparisons with adverbs
Role-play: Getting ready to travel!
Quiz: Useful vocabulary
Infinitive vs. Gerunds
Prepositions + gerund
To + infinitive
Role-play: What about going to the cinema?
Quiz: Infinitive vs. Gerunds
Important expressions
Simple conditions
Expressing agreement
Reporting past orders
Story of Billy - the Lumberjack
Quiz: Important expressions
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How to make comparisons with adverbs in English?
Comparisons are a fundamental pillar in learning English, and they are not limited only to adjectives. It is also possible to use adverbs to construct comparisons, a concept that may seem novel but is approached in a similar way. Here, we will explore how these comparisons work and how to apply them effectively.
What are adverbs that function as adjectives?
In English, some words have the flexibility to function as both adjectives and adverbs, thanks to their versatility in the language. An example of this is fast. You can employ it to describe both how someone runs, acting as an adverb, and to qualify what someone is like in a more general scope, playing the role of an adjective. Consider these examples:
- He runs fast: here, fast is an adverb, modifying the action of running.
- He's a fast runner: in this case, fast acts as an adjective before the noun runner.
How to construct comparisons with adverbs according to their type?
There are three main categories to distinguish how to make comparisons with adverbs: one-syllable adverbs, two-syllable adverbs and irregular adverbs. Here we show you how to use them correctly:
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One-syllable adverbs
- For one-syllable adverbs, such as fast, simply add the suffix -er at the end to form the comparison. Example: He runs faster than you.
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Two-syllable adverbs
- In adverbs with more than one syllable, such as quickly or often, you must add more before the adverb. Example: He did exercise more quickly than me.
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Irregular adverbs
- Some adverbs, because of their irregular nature, do not follow the above rules. In this case, the comparison is made with a completely different word. For example:
- badly becomes worse.
- well becomes better.
- Some adverbs, because of their irregular nature, do not follow the above rules. In this case, the comparison is made with a completely different word. For example:
What are common mistakes when using these adverbs?
When making comparisons, it is crucial to correctly identify whether you are using an adverb or an adjective in order to maintain consistency in the meaning of the sentence. For example, you should not say badlier or more badly, as this would be redundant.
Tips for practicing comparisons with adverbs
To consolidate this knowledge, it is advisable to practice creating sentences. Take a moment to identify if the adverb is one or two syllables, or if it is irregular. Here are some exercises you could try:
- Complete the sentence: Cars go fast but plans go ___ (faster).
- Try: Trains go more slowly than planes.
- Use: I won because I played better.
Interacting with other students is also critical. Share your answers and comments, and feel free to discuss to improve together. We encourage you to keep practicing and participating in learning communities - English is a path full of discoveries and challenges that will enrich you as a speaker!
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Comparisons with adverbs
There are adverbs that are also adjectives
- One-syllable adverbs = fast, hard, high
add -er to the adverb
- He runs faster than you
- Two- yllable adverbs = quickly, often, recently
Add more before the adverb
- He did the exercise more quickly than me
- Irregular adverbs = badly, well, little
- I did badly on the test.
Time to practice!
- cars go fast but plane go faster.
- trains go slower than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
- Dogs go fast but lions go faster.
- Turtles go more slowly than dogs
- I lost because i played worst
- You drive too slowly
Its interesting when you understand that you are not BETTER than anyone else. Its a fact that everyone has something to share with the world. For example: Juan is FASTER than raul at jogging. But juan is MORE SLOWLY doing mathematics than raul. We need to be MORE CAREFULLY when judging people. We do that MORE OFTEN than we would like.
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
Comparative and superlative adverbs
With adverbs ending in -ly, you must use more to form the comparative, and most to form the superlative.
Examples
The teacher spoke more slowly to help us to understand.
Could you sing more quietly please?
With short adverbs that do not end in -ly comparative and superlative forms are identical to adjectives: add -er to form the comparative and -est to form the superlative. If the adverb ends in e, remove it before adding the ending
Examples
Jim works harder than his brother.
Everyone in the race ran fast, but John ran the fastest of all.
Some adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms.
Examples
The little boy ran farther than his friends.
You're driving worse today than yesterday !
He played the best of any player.
https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/comparative-and-superlative-adverbs/
I like to sleep early at night.
**Adjective**: Describes or gives more information about a noun.
* Examples: **big, blue, interesting**
**Adverb**: Describes or modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. It often tells **how, when, where, or to what extent**.
* Examples: **quickly, very, often**
**Practice**
Cars go fast but planes go faster.
Trains go more slowly than planes.
I won because I played better.
You need to drive carefully.
- I won because I played better
- You need to drive more carefully
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Train go slower that planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
cars go fast but planes go faster.
Train go more slowly than planes.
I won because I played better.
You need to drive more carefully
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won beacuase I played better
You need to drive more careful
Jhon teaches better than others.
You are more intelligent than my little sister
Cars go fast but planes go faster.
Trains go more slowly than planes.
I won because I played better.
You need to drive more carefully.
Cars go fast, but planes go faster.
Trains go slower (more slowly) than planes.
I won because I played better.
You need to drive more carefully.
* Today was a challenging day, harder than the one of last week.
* You have become more quickly in a coward than your friends; you need to wake up!
* I need to choose well my next moves if I want to win this inner battle.
* She speaks more fluently than I do.
* He drives less carefully than his brother.
* This software runs more efficiently than the previous version.
* They worked more quickly to finish the project.
* He reacted less aggressively this time.
* Cars go fast, but planes go faster.
* Trains go more slowly than planes.
* I won because I played better.
* You need to drive more carefully.
* He plays hard but She plays harder
* Michael sing well than me
* He need to do the exam more quickly
Para agregar "er" al final de un adverbio o adjetivo, la palabra debe tener una sílaba. Por ejemplo, "fast" se convierte en "faster". Si el adverbio o adjetivo tiene dos sílabas, se debe usar "more" antes de la palabra, como en "more quickly". Recuerda que hay excepciones con adjetivos y adverbios irregulares, donde no se añade "er" ni "more".
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📌 There are some adverbs that are also adjective.
Comparison with adjectives follow similar rules as adjectives, but adverbs compare actions instead of nouns.
Examples:
* He runs **fast** → Fast is an adverb → It tells how he runs, focuses on the action.
* He is a **faster** runner → Fast is and adjective → It tells that he is fast, focuses on the noun.
* He worked **more efficiently** than anyone else in the team.
* She arrived **earlier** than I expected.
* She speaks English **better** than I do.
How to make comparison using adverbs:
📢 The same rules as with adjectives.
* One-syllable (fast, hard, high): Add -er to the adverb; "He runs **faster** than you."
* Two-syllable (quickly, often): Add more before the adverb; "He did the exercise **more** quickly than me."
* Irregular: Don't follow any rule, they can be different words, like: badly, well, little; "I did badly on the test."
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1\. Cars go fast but planes go faster
2\. Trains go more slowly than planes.
3\. I won because I played better
4\. You need to drive more carefully
“careful” es un adjetivo, pero en esta oración necesitamos un adverbio para describir cómo se debe conducir. Con cuidado/cuidadoso
“carefully” es el adverbio correspondiente que describe la acción de conducir. Cuidadosamente
“Slow” se usa para describir una característica de una persona, cosa o situación. adjetivo. Lento/a
“Slowly” se usa para describir la manera en que se realiza una acción. adverbio. Lentamente
1.CARS GO FAST BUT PLANES GO FASTES.
2.TRAINS GO SLOWER THAN PLANES.
3.I WON BECAUSE I PLAYED WELL.
1. YOU NEED TO DRIVE CAREFULLY.
BETTY OCANDO
1. Cars go fast but planes go faster
2. trains go more slowly than planes
3. I won because I played better
4. you need to drive more carefully
1. Cars go fast but planes go faster
2. Trains go slower than planes
3. I won beciuase I played more well
4. You need to drive more careful
Time to practice:
1. Cars gos fast but planes go faster.
2. Trains go slower than planes.
3. I won because I played better.
4. You need to drive more carefully.
Time to practice!
1. Cars go fast but planes go faster
2. Trains go more slowly than planes
3. I won because I played better
4. You need to drive more carefully
Class summarize:
You can make comparisons with adverbs being careful if it has one or two syllables or if it is an irregular adverb so in case of having one you add an “er”, when having two use “more or less” and when it’s irregular you should know how to use it by memorizing the comparative or superlative form.
1. Bicycles go fast, but cars go faster
2. Horses go more slowly than planes
3. He won because he played better
4. I need to drive more carefully
1. faster
2. slowly
3. better
4. carefully
MY PRACTICE
Apple is more expensive than Windows.
The bass is longer than the guitar.
Traveling by plane is better than by car.
I really love this class!!!
thanks!
Cars go fast but planes go **faster**
Trains go **more slowly** than planes
I wom becausee I played **better**
You need to drive **more carefully**
1.- One syllable adverbs
Canada is **colder** than my countries (cold)
2.- Two syllable adverbs
She eats **more carefully** for her health
3.- Irregular adverbs
We did **well** in the negotiation
TIME TO PRACTICE!
1. Cars go fast but planes go faster.
2. Trains go more slowly than planes.
3. I won because I played better.
4. You need to drive more carefully.
Time to practice!
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better*
- You need to drive more carefully
Alternativa a "**Trains go more slowly than planes."** puede ser la siguiente?
* **Trains go slower than planes.**
No lo veo incorrecto.
Comparisons with adverbs.
Time to practice.
- Cars go fast but planes go faster
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
Cats are faster than dogs.
That car is more expensive than mine.
It’s easier to drive a car for him.
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully
- He runs fast = In this case fast is an adverb.
- He is a fast runner. = In this case fast is an adjective.
English likes to recycle some of the vocabulary and reuse it for different proposes.
There are advers that are also adjectives. How crazy!
There are advers that are also adjectives.
We can also make comparisons with adverbs.
- cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
“Comparisons with adverbs”
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to more carefully.
- Cars go fats but planes go faster
- Trains go more slowly than planes
- I won because I played better
- You need to drive more carefuly
Class practice
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully
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Cars go fast but planes go faster.
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Trains go more slowly than planes.
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I won because I played better.
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You need to drive more carefully.
Good lecture
- Cars go fast, but planes go faster.
++2. Trains go slower than planes. ++ (bad) - I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
COMPARISON WITH ADVERBS.
I know we normally make comparisons with adjectives, we can also make comparisons with adverbs…
There ae adverbs that are also adjectives.
He runs fast
He is a fast runner .
There are adverbs that are also adjectives. For example: fast
Adverbs:
- One syllable adverbs: fast, high, hard. You add -er at the end when you’re using them.
- Two-syllable adverbs: quickly, often, recently. You add more before the adjective when you’re using them.
- Irregular adverbs: Like badly, well and little.
Jorge is taller than you
My mom drive more slowly than me
Sergio is thinner than me
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better
- You need to drive carefully
- Cars go fast but planes go faster
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better
- You need to drive more carefully.
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
- Cars go fast but planes go FASTER.
- Trains go MORE SLOWLY than planes.
- I won becouse I played BETTER.
- You need to drive MORE CAREFULLY.
Difference between adverbs and adjectives:
Adjectives: describes a noun (person, place or thing)
it means when you compare adjectives you compare between two people, places or things.
He’s taller than Jake.
She’s more intelligent than the boss.
Adverbs: describe or modify an action.
it means you are comparing the action.
He speaks faster than Michael.
Transmilenio goes faster than a bike.
I need to drive more slowly
SUMMARY:
In this class, I learn how to use adverbs, these ones are used to describe the verb or a sentence, they work similar that adjectives, because if you have an one-syllable adverb or adjective you must add the suffix er or ier, if you have one of two-syllable or more you have to add more before, and the irregular ones you mustn’t add anything.
Examples:
- Read this book is easier than others.
- He arrived further than I did.
- She exercises more often than I do.
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Faster
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More slowly
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Better
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Carefully
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better.
- You need to drive more carefully.
Practice:
• She spoke more seriously than him.
• I went farther, you know.
• You sing louder than everyone here.
- I am taller than my brother
- These are more recently changes
- She was wrong
Flash go fast but Superman go faster
the loading screen of Gta V load more slowly than the loading screen of Gta San Andreas
He won because he was better than me
Cars go fast but plans go faster
Trains go more slowly than plans
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because i Played better
You need to drive carefully
Dogs go fast but lions go faster.
Turtles go more slowly than dogs
I lost because i played worst
You drive too slowly
- Cargs go fast bur planes go faster
- Trains go more slowly than planes
- I won because i played better
- You need to drive carefuly
I can run faster than my dog.
My car is more slowly than plane.
Hello ticher
1- fASTER
2- MORE SLOWLY
3- BETTER
4- MORE CAREFULLY
Cars go fast, but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes.
I won because I played better.
You need to drive more carefully
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
1. Cars go fast but planes go faster.
2. Trains go more slowly than planes.
3. I won because I played better.
4. You need to drive more carefully.
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go slowly than planes
I won because i played better
You need to drive carefully
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Cars go fast but planes go faster
-Trains go slower than planes -
I won because I played better
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You need to drive carefully
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Rain arrived sooner this year
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Next year I’ll eat helthier
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That movie ending is more sadly than any movie you’ve seen
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She loose weight because she exercised hardly than ever
Answers
1- Cars go fast but planes go faster
2- Trains go slowly than planes
3- I won because I played very well
4- You need to drive carefully
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
One-syllable adverbs = fast, hard, high
add -er to the adverb
He runs faster than you
Two- yllable adverbs = quickly, often, recently
Add more before the adverb
He did the exercise more quickly than me
Irregular adverbs = badly, well, little
I did badly on the test.
Time to practice!
cars go fast but plane go faster.
trains go slower than planes.
I won because I played better.
You need to drive more carefully.
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains gos slower than planes
I won because I played better
You nee to drive carefuly
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
- Exercise
Cars go fast but planes go faster
Trains go more slowly than planes
I won because I played better
You need to drive more carefully
Thanks!
Practice:
- Cars go fast but planes go faster.
- Trains go more slowly than planes.
- I won because I played better
- You need to drive more carefully.
- cars go fast but planes go faster
- trains go more slowly than planes
- I won because i played better
- you need to drive more carefully
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