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S1 English: Comparatives and Superlatives (Paper 2: intermediate)
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S1 English: Comparatives and Superlatives (Paper 2: intermediate)
Paper two covers y changing to i, the irregular sets, equal comparison and modifiers, with one data-averaging item.
Direct answers Than calls for a comparative and the with -est calls for a superlative, and neither takes more or most as well.
01 Paper details (check answers afterwards)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 10 |
| Suggested time | 20 |
| Difficulty mix | Foundation 3 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 3 · Error redo 1 |
| Chapter | Chapter: S1 English: Comparatives and Superlatives |
| Level | parts of a closed circuit, conductors against insulators, series against parallel, adding up battery voltage, and electrical safety |
02 Questions (10 items)
- FoundationHow is the comparative of happy written?
- FoundationWhat is the superlative of easy?
- FoundationWhat are the comparative and superlative of many?
- IntermediateWhat is the comparative of little?
- IntermediateThree passages use comparatives in 4, 2 and 6 sentences. What is the average per passage?
- IntermediateWhich kind of comparison is “Peter is as tall as John.”?
- ChallengeShould a comparative be modified by very or by much?
- ChallengeWhich two comparative forms of clever are both acceptable?
- ChallengeWhich word normally comes before an adjective superlative?
- Error redoWhat is wrong with “She is the most tallest girl.”?
03 Answers and one-line notes
| # | Answer | One-line note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | happier | The final y changes to i before -er when a consonant comes before it. |
| 2 | the easiest | The y again becomes i before -est, and the comes in front. |
| 3 | more and most | Many and much share the same forms, more and most. |
| 4 | less | The set little, less, least is used for uncountable amounts. |
| 5 | 4.0 sentences | Four plus two plus six is twelve, and twelve divided by three is 4.0. |
| 6 | An equal comparison, as plus base adjective plus as | When two things are equal we use as with the base adjective, never the comparative. |
| 7 | much, and also far or a lot | Very modifies base adjectives only, while much, far and a lot modify comparatives. |
| 8 | cleverer and more clever | Some two-syllable adjectives accept either the -er form or more. |
| 9 | the | A superlative points to one unique item, so the is used. |
| 10 | Tallest is already superlative, so most must go: the tallest girl. | Like the comparative, the superlative is marked once only. |
04 What to do after marking
- After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
- Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
- Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.
Then try paper three, using voltage and current to work out power and resistance.Tutor Registration →
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