Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - Making Comparisons.
Part One
Work with a partner. Try to figure out the words that you think are missing in each conversation below. Then, listen to check your answers:
A: What do you think of these glasses?
B: Hmmm. They're alright. I'm not sure I like the colour on you though.
A: Really? I like this colour.
B: I just don't think green suits you ______ well ______ blue or brown.
A: Really? Okay.
A: How do those ones feel? They're size 7.
B: They feel much ______ than the size 8s.
A: Okay. I'm sure 7.5 will fit you perfectly, but unfortunately, we don't have that size in stock. Shall I call our downtown location to see if they have any?
B: That would be great.
A: Okay, I'll be right back.
B: Thanks.
A: Wow, Dave, nice suit! It looks really smart on you.
B: Thanks. I got it last week.
A: Is it Armani?
B: It is. Armani suits are a little ______ expensive
______ normal suits, but the quality is far ______.
A: Well, you look good.
B: Thanks.
A: Are those new jeans, Jen?
B: They are. I got them at Aritzia on the weekend. They had a really good sale on.
A: You go shopping way more often than ______ ______. I guess I'm not as ______ as you.
B: Well, I do like to wear whatever's new and in style.
A: Yeah, I'm pretty different. If something's comfortable and I like the way it looks, that's good enough for me. I mean, I've had these jeans for a couple of years now. I love 'em.
B: There's nothing wrong with that. They look good on you.
A: Thanks.
Part Two
Exercise
With your partner, open the exercise "Transcript" and practice the conversations.
Part Three
The missing words in the conversations are part of grammatical forms used to make comparisons. To learn more about this grammar, continue to Grammar 5-3: Making Comparisons.