Lesson 8 Title: Making Comparisons and Contrasts
Subtitle: Lesson 8
Presented by: Fatima
Contact Information: blackboarder1@gmail.com

Objectives:

• Learn and use advanced comparatives and superlatives

• Expand vocabulary related to comparison and contrast

• Practice comparing and contrasting different items, ideas, and concepts

Why is it important?

Making comparisons and contrasts helps in analyzing differences and similarities, essential for decision-making, evaluations, and discussions.

Key Grammar Focus:

Comparatives:
Used to compare two things.

Superlatives:
Used to highlight the extreme or highest degree among a group of things.

Examples:

Comparatives:
This laptop is faster than that one.

Superlatives:
This is the most expensive restaurant in town.

Advanced Comparatives and Superlatives

Comparatives

Use:
To compare two people, objects, ideas, or actions.

Examples:

◦ This software is more efficient than the previous version.
◦ She is better at managing projects than her colleague.

Superlatives

Use:
To describe the highest degree or quality among three or more people, objects, ideas, or actions.

Examples:

◦ This is the most challenging task I’ve ever done.
◦ He is the tallest person in the group.

Irregular Forms

Good → better → best
Bad → worse → worst

Key Differences:
Comparatives focus on two items, while superlatives focus on a group.

Fill in the blanks:

1. This project is __________ (important) than the last one.
2. She is the __________ (good) player on the team.

Comparison and Contrast Phrases

Comparison Phrases:
Similar to… ◦ In comparison… ◦ Likewise…

Contrast Phrases:
On the other hand… ◦ However… ◦ In contrast…

Example Sentences:

◦ This model is similar to the previous one, but with more features.
◦ In contrast, the new model is significantly cheaper but less powerful.

Match the vocabulary with the appropriate sentence:

1. __________, the older version has better battery life.
2. __________, the new phone has a larger screen.

Making Comparisons and Contrasts

1. Compare two similar products, services, or ideas using comparatives and superlatives.

2. Write a short paragraph comparing two things or experiences you’ve had, using at least two comparatives and one superlative.

Homework:
Write a detailed comparison between two experiences or products you’ve recently used. Use at least three comparatives and two superlatives.

Homework Example:

I recently bought two different coffee makers. The first one was cheaper, but the second one was easier to use. In the end, the second one provided the best coffee, even though it was a bit more expensive.

Preview of Next Class:

Describing hypothetical situations using second and third conditionals.