Comparative

A2 · Elementary

Lesson video

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Explanation

Qısa izah (AZ)

Müqayisə: qeyri-düzgün sifətlər (tam dəyişir), qısa sifət + -er, uzun sifət + more … than.

TipSifətComparativeNümunə
qeyri-düzgüngoodbetter thanThis is better than mine.
qeyri-düzgünbadworse thanThe weather is worse than yesterday.
qeyri-düzgünfarfarther / further thanIt’s farther than I thought.
bir hecalıhothotter thanToday is hotter than Monday.
çox hecalıinterestingmore interesting thanThe book is more interesting than the film.
Qayda: than much better a bit worse

Vocabulary

50 söz — ingilis tələffüzü üçün dinlək ikonasına basın; AZ tərcümə üçün düyməyə basın.

creativity noun /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/

The ability to use your imagination to make or think of new things.

Example: She showed a lot of creativity in her art project.

creature noun /ˈkriː.tʃər/

A living thing, such as an animal or a person.

Example: The frog is a small green creature that lives near water.

cricket noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

A game played by two teams with a bat, ball, and wickets, popular in some countries like England and India.

Example: My friends and I like to play cricket in the park on weekends.

crime noun /kraɪm/

An activity that is against the law.

Example: Stealing is a crime.

crisp adjective /krɪsp/

Firm, dry, and fresh, often used to describe food or weather.

Example: The apple was sweet and crisp.

criticize/criticise verb /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/

To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.

Example: She criticized the movie because it was too long.

cross verb /krɒs/

To go from one side of something to the other.

Example: Be careful when you cross the road.

crowd noun /kraʊd/

A large group of people gathered together in one place.

Example: There was a big crowd at the concert last night.

crowded adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

If a place is crowded, it is full of people.

Example: The bus was very crowded this morning.

crown noun /kraʊn/

A circular object, often made of gold and decorated with jewels, worn on the head by a king or queen.

Example: The king wore a big gold crown during the ceremony.

cupboard noun /ˈkʌbəd/

A piece of furniture with doors used for storing things, such as plates, food, or clothes.

Example: She put the clean dishes in the cupboard.

curry noun /ˈkʌri/

A dish made with meat, vegetables, or both, cooked in a spicy sauce, often served with rice.

Example: I ordered chicken curry for dinner.

curse verb /kɜːrs/

To say bad words or wish something bad to happen to someone.

Example: He cursed loudly when he dropped his phone.

custom noun /ˈkʌstəm/

A way of behaving or a tradition that is usual in a particular place or among a particular group of people.

Example: In my country, it is a custom to take off your shoes before entering someone's house.

customer noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.

Example: The customer paid for the apples at the counter.

dam noun /dæm/

A wall built across a river to stop the water and create a lake.

Example: The workers built a dam to control the flow of the river.

dancer noun /ˈdænsɚ/

A person who dances, especially as a job or hobby.

Example: She wants to be a dancer when she grows up.

danger noun /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/

The possibility of harm or something bad happening.

Example: There is a danger of falling if you climb that tree.

daylight noun /ˈdeɪlaɪt/

the natural light that comes from the sun during the day.

Example: We opened the curtains to let in some daylight.

deal noun /diːl/

An agreement or arrangement, especially in business or between people.

Example: They made a deal to share the work equally.

death noun /dɛθ/

The end of life in a person, animal, or living thing.

Example: People were very sad after the death of their pet.

debate verb /dɪˈbeɪt/

To talk about something with someone who has a different opinion.

Example: They debated whether to go to the beach or the mountains for the holiday.

decide verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

To choose something after thinking about it.

Example: She can't decide what to wear to the party.

degree noun /dɪˈɡri/

A unit for measuring temperature or angles.

Example: The weather today is 25 degrees Celsius.

delay verb /dɪˈleɪ/

To make something happen later than planned or expected.

Example: They had to delay the meeting until next week.

department store noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt stɔːr/

A large shop that sells many different types of goods in separate sections.

Example: We bought some clothes and toys at the department store.

depend verb /dɪˈpɛnd/

To need someone or something in order to succeed or survive.

Example: Children depend on their parents for food and care.

description noun /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

A spoken or written explanation of what someone or something is like.

Example: She gave a description of her new house.

dessert noun /dɪˈzɝt/

Sweet food eaten at the end of a meal.

Example: I had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

destroy verb /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/

To damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed.

Example: The fire destroyed their house.

detail noun /ˈdiːteɪl/

A small part of something or a piece of information about something.

Example: She explained the plan in detail.

develop verb /dɪˈvɛləp/

To grow or change into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced.

Example: She wants to develop her skills in painting.

developed adjective /dɪˈvɛləpt/

Having advanced or grown to a more complete or better state.

Example: The city is very developed with many tall buildings and modern shops.

diamond noun /ˈdaɪəmənd/

A very hard, clear, and valuable stone used in jewelry.

Example: She wore a beautiful diamond ring on her finger.

die verb /daɪ/

To stop living or to stop being alive.

Example: Many flowers die in the winter.

diet noun /ˈdaɪət/

The food and drink usually eaten by a person or group.

Example: My diet includes a lot of fruits and vegetables.

difficulty noun /ˈdɪfɪkʌlti/

When something is not easy to do or understand.

Example: She had difficulty learning to swim.

digital camera noun /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈkæmɚə/

A camera that takes and stores pictures as digital files instead of using film.

Example: I bought a new digital camera to take pictures on my holiday.

dinosaur noun /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹ/

A very large animal that lived millions of years ago but is now extinct.

Example: Dinosaurs lived on Earth a long time ago.

direct adjective /dəˈɹɛkt/, /daɪˈɹɛkt/

Going straight to a place or without stopping.

Example: We took a direct flight to Paris.

direction noun /dəˈɹɛkʃən/, /daɪˈɹɛkʃən/

The way someone or something moves, points, or faces.

Example: She asked for directions to the train station.

director noun /dəˈɹɛktɚ/, /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/

A person who is in charge of a company, organization, or a part of it.

Example: She is the director of a small travel company.

disadvantage noun /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

Something that makes a situation harder or less good.

Example: Living far from school is a disadvantage for some students.

disappear verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪɹ/

To go somewhere or become impossible to see or find.

Example: The sun disappeared behind the clouds.

disappointed adjective /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

Feeling unhappy because something you hoped for did not happen or was not as good as expected.

Example: She was disappointed because the concert was canceled.

disappointing adjective /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

Making you feel sad or unhappy because something is not as good as you expected.

Example: The movie was disappointing because it was not very interesting.

disco noun /ˈdɪskoʊ/

A place where people go to dance to music, usually at night.

Example: We went to the disco on Saturday to dance with our friends.

discover verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

To find something for the first time or learn something new.

Example: She was excited to discover a small park near her house.

discussion noun /dɪsˈkʌʃən/

When people talk about something to share ideas or decide something.

Example: We had a discussion about our holiday plans.

dishonest adjective /dɪsˈɒnɪst/

Someone who is dishonest does not tell the truth or cheats.

Example: It is dishonest to take something that does not belong to you.

Practice sentences

Əvvəlcə Azərbaycan dilindəki cümləni oxuyun; ingilis dilindəki qarşılığını görmək üçün düyməyə basın.

AZ EN

Bu köhnədən daha sürətlidir.

Bu il daha çox yağış yağıb.

Bu otaq digərindən daha işıqlıdır.

O, mənimdən iki yaş böyükdür.

Bu yol daha qısadır.

Bu plan əvvəlkindən daha ağıllıdır.

Bu gün dünənkindən daha soyuqdur.

Bu maşın daha az yanacaq yandırır.

Daha yaxşı nəticə üçün daha çox çalışmalısan.

Bu kitab maraqlıdır, o biri isə daha maraqlıdır.

Listening

This recording is from British Council.

Reading task

Mətni oxuyun və suallara cavab verin.

Reading: Comparative

Nigar and Rashad compare two phones in a shop. The new phone is lighter than the old one. It is also faster and much more reliable. Nigar says the screen is not as bright as the other model. They choose the better option for the same price. Nigar feels more confident now. This option is less expensive. The battery lasts longer.

Mətn hansı qrammatik/vokabulyar quruluşa əsaslanır?

Mətndən 1 nümunə seçin (quruluşu göstərən cümlə).

Eyni quruluşla 1 yeni cümlə yazın.

Writing task

İki şeyi müqayisə et. Məsələn: “Mənim bacım mənim qardaşımdan daha uzun boyludur. Bu məktəb böyükdür, o məktəb kiçikdir.”

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    Short adjective: “This is _____ than that.”

    Than: “She is taller _____ me.”

    Long adjective: “It is _____ interesting than I thought.”

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