NI2C, NI2D Tuesday, 20th

Class:

- Correct vocabulary "personality": p. 146 + p. 9 nº2

- Unit 1B: reading and listening "psychics" p.10

- Grammar: comparison "the more you...the more...."

- Pronunciation: stress in words (p. ) and in sentences (handout)

- Listening: song "You've gotta be"

Homework:

- Grammar: unit 1A, p. 133 ex. a and b

- Pronunciation: handout "fishing"

Over to u:

Comparative and superlative form:

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adjectives/exercises

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adjectives/exercises?02

http://www.english-4u.de/comparison_ex6.htm

http://www.english-4u.de/comparison_ex5.htm

http://www.better-english.com/grammar/comp2.htm

On the doubt asked by NI2D students: "friendlier or more friendly?"

According to different grammars, we usually use +ER when we have a two-syllable adjective ending in "y": happy--> happier, busy--> busier.

Some adjectives accept both structures: This means that they can be used with -er and -est and with more and most: e.g. clever, gentle, friendly, quiet and simple. (you can check it here: http://www.eflnet.com/tutorials/adjcompsup.php)

However, if you aren't sure about which structure is better or possible, stick to the usual pattern: + ER