S.T.F.A.LEUNG WAH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Primary 5 English

The comparative and the superlative

Date: 15 - 6 - 1999

Presented by Lau York Chee Vivian

Target audience: Target audience: Primary 5 pupilsTarget:Target: Use of the comparative and superlative formIndroductions:Indroductions:The first page shows the examples of the use of thecomparative and superlative form .Teachers may letthe pupils look at the picture first. Then ask them somequestions. For example:How heavy is the pig?At last , show the sentences below the pictures. Teach them the differences between the sentences.The following three pages show the exercises of the use of the comparative and superlative form of the textbook.The last three pages are the exercises . Teachers may ask the pupils to do in pairs. If the pupils are correct, click the tick, if they are wrong, click the .

The pig is very heavy. It is 50kg.The horse is also very heavy. It is 100 kg.So, the horse is heavier thanheavier than the pig.The elephant is 150kg. It is heavier thanheavier than the pig.It is also heavier thanheavier than the horse.So it is the heaviestthe heaviest.

Which is longerlonger: line AB or line EF?Line EF is longer than line AB.Which is shortershorter: line IJ or line CD?Line IJ is shorter than line CD.

Which circle is the biggest?the biggest?Circle D is the biggest.the biggest.Which circle is the smallest?the smallest?Circle C is the smallest.the smallest.

Is the bus faster thanfaster than a taxi?No, a bus isn’t faster thanfaster than a taxi.Is a tram slower thanslower than a bus?Yes, a tram is slower thanslower than than a bus.

Who is older:older: Sally or Ann?Sally is older.older.Who is younger:younger: Ben or John?John is younger.younger.Who is as young asas young as Raymond?Sally is as young asas young as Raymond.

Which parcel is the heaviest?the heaviest?Parcel D is the heaviestthe heaviest.Which is the lightest?the lightest?Parcel B is the lightest.the lightest.

Is a plane noisier thannoisier than an air - conditional?Yes, a plane is noisier thannoisier than an air - conditional.Is a refrigerator the quietest?the quietest?Yes, a refrigerator is the quietest.the quietest.Is an air - conditional quieter thanquieter than a refrigerator?No, an air - conditional isn’t quieter thanquieter than a refrigerator.