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Expressing Opinions and Making Comparatives

Language

Asking for an Opinion - What do you think about.?

Giving an Opinion - I think that .is .. because....

Agreeing - Yes, I agree.

- That's true.
- Yes, you're right.

Disagreeing - No, I disagree.

- I don't think so.
- I don't agree.
- That's not true.

Comparatives:

Most adjectives with one syllable: - add 'er'

big = bigger than

cheap = cheaper than

fast = faster than

Adjectives with two syllables that end in 'y': - add 'ier'

easy = easier than

funny = funnier than

spicy = spicier than

Adjectives with two or more syllables: -add 'more...than'

expensive = more expensive than

beautiful = more beautiful than

interesting = more interesting than

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Example dialogue 1 - Bangkok and Chiang Mai

A: Where are you from?

B: I'm from Chiang Mai.

A: Do you like Chiang Mai better than Bangkok?

B: I think that Chiang Mai is better than Bangkok, because Chiang Mai is more
beautiful.

A: I don't think so. Bangkok is better than Chiang Mai, because there are more things
to do. It's also bigger than Chiang Mai.

B: Yes, I agree. It's bigger, but Chiang Mai is cheaper than Bangkok.

A: I don't agree. Bangkok is very cheap. It's also more interesting than Chiang Mai.

Example dialogue 2 - BMW and Mercedes Benz

A: How do you come to class Nancy?

B: I drive my BMW.

A: Really? What do you think about BMW?

B: I think that my BMW is faster than your Mercedes Benz.

A: Yes, I agree. Your BMW is faster, but I think my Mercedes Benz is more
comfortable than your BMW.

B: That's not true, my BMW is very comfortable. It's also more stylish than your car.

A: No, I disagree. My Benz is more stylish than your BMW. It's also more expensive.

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Focusing on Opinions and Comparatives

Work in pairs and full in the blanks. Then practice speaking with your partner.

Fill in the Blanks 1

A: What do you think about Manchester United and Liverpool this year?

B: I think that Manchester United is (good) Liverpool,

because

A: I think so too. I think that Manchester United has bought

(bad).players Liverpool.

Fill in the Blanks 2

A: What do you think about Thai food?

B: I think Thai food (spicy) ... than most foreign food.

A: That's not true. I think that Mexican food is quite spicy, but Thai food is (delicious)
. Mexican food.

B. Yes, I agree, and I really like Thai desserts. They are (sweet)
Mexican desserts.

Fill in the blanks 3

A: What do you think about the iphone and blackberry?

B: I think that the ..is ..., because

..

A: No, I disagree. . is .., because

..

B: Yes, I agree. is , but

. has/is

A: I don't think so, .. has/is .

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In pairs, choose two of the following topics and make your own dialogues to
present to the class.

Football and Badminton

Play Station 3 and the X Box
Men and Women
Nike and Adidas
Two countries
Pop and Hip Hop music
You and Me
English and another language, e.g. Spanish
Hotmail and Yahoo mail

Or choose your own topics

Dialogue 1

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Dialogue 2

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Written by Paul Adams for Teach-This.com 2012