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Modifying Comparative Adjectives

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Intermediate and above, or any learner training full listening without hints.

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About this exercise

Learn how to modify comparative adjectives to describe varying degrees of difference in English. This exercise will guide you through using phrases such as "a bit," "a lot," and others to make effective comparisons. You'll hear examples comparing different subjects and practice differentiating between small and large differences. This skill will enhance your ability to communicate comparisons accurately in English.

Questions about this exercise

You can use 'a bit', 'a little', or 'slightly' for small differences.

For significant differences, use 'a lot', 'far', 'much', or 'significantly'.

Yes, examples include: 'Tom is a bit taller than me' for small differences and 'Physics is much more difficult than history' for large differences.