Words for Comparing (مقارنة) Language Note 2.6 Words for Comparing (مقارنة)

Look at the examples with words for comparing (مقارنة).

A

These words have the opposite meaning: more (than) less (than)

Look at the examples with words for comparing (مقارنة): For Sale!! 17,550 AED more (than) This car costs more than 17,500 AED. less The car costs less than 18,000 AED.

Practice! Choose the correct answer (a, b, or c) for each question.

c) a) 45 dirhams b) 25 dirhams c) 50 dirhams 1. Which meal costs more than 46 dirhams? a) b) c) c)

a) a) Paid: 23,000 dhs. b) Paid: 21,000 dhs. 2. Which job makes more money? a) b) a) a) Paid: 23,000 dhs. b) Paid: 21,000 dhs.

a) a) ON SALE $800 b) ONLY $1,000 c) FOR SALE $1,100 a) b) c) 3. Which price is less than $1,000? a) b) c) a) a) ON SALE $800 b) ONLY $1,000 c) FOR SALE $1,100

4. Which costs more? a) b) b) a) $170,000 b) $200,000

5. Which costs less? a) b) a) a) $170,000 b) $200,000

B

We can use adjectives to compare two things.

Look at these adjectives: Adjectives for Comparing Adjective Adj. –er (than) more / less + Adj. (than) new old newer older more expensive less expensive big small bigger smaller more crowded less crowded high low higher lower more successful less successful tall short taller shorter more popular less popular young younger more useful less useful cheap cheaper good better bad worse

Practice! Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Which bike is bigger? a) b) a) a) b)

2. Which bicycle is smaller? a) b) b) a) b)

a) a) For Sale 1,250 dhs. b) On Sale 750 dhs. 3. Which price is higher? a) b) a) a) For Sale 1,250 dhs. b) On Sale 750 dhs.

b) a) For Sale 1,250 dhs. b) On Sale 750 dhs. 4. Which cost is lower? a) b) b) a) For Sale 1,250 dhs. b) On Sale 750 dhs.

b) a) 480,000 AED b) 950,000 AED 5. Which boat is more expensive? a) b) b) a) 480,000 AED b) 950,000 AED

a) a) 480,000 AED b) 950,000 AED 6. Which boat is less expensive? a) b) a) a) 480,000 AED b) 950,000 AED

7. Which boat is cheaper? a) b) a) a) 480,000 AED b) 950,000 AED

a) a) SALE! 25% off b) 75% off 8. Which sale was less than half price? a) b) a) a) SALE! 25% off b) 75% off

b) a) SALE! 25% off b) 75% off 9. Which sale was more than half price? a) b) b) a) SALE! 25% off b) 75% off

10. Which shop had a better discount on beds yesterday? 30% b) 50%

11. Which website was more popular last month? a) b) a) a) Total Likes: 10,263 b) 10,236

C

Look at the information about two phones. Then, answer the questions.

The Nokia phone costs less than the Samsung phone. True False 1. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The Nokia phone costs less than the Samsung phone. True False

The Nokia phone costs less than the Samsung phone. True False 1. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The Nokia phone costs less than the Samsung phone. True False

2. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The price of the Nokia phone is higher than the Samsung’s price. True False

2. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The price of the Nokia phone is higher than the Samsung’s price. True False

The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. True False 3. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. True False

The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. True False 3. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. True False

The Samsung phone is more expensive than the Nokia phone. True False 4. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The Samsung phone is more expensive than the Nokia phone. True False

The Samsung phone is more expensive than the Nokia phone. True False 4. Nokia Samsung 150 dhs. 1,150 dhs. The Samsung phone is more expensive than the Nokia phone. True False

Do these sentences have the same meaning? 5. Do these sentences have the same meaning? The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. The Samsung phone is more expensive than the Nokia phone. Yes No

Do these sentences have the same meaning? 5. Do these sentences have the same meaning? The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. The Samsung phone is more expensive than the Nokia phone. Yes No

Do these sentences have the same meaning? 6. Do these sentences have the same meaning? The Nokia phone costs less than the Samsung phone. The price of the Samsung phone is higher than the Nokia’s price. The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. Yes No

Do these sentences have the same meaning? 6. Do these sentences have the same meaning? The Nokia phone costs less than the Samsung phone. The price of the Samsung phone is higher than the Nokia’s price. The Nokia phone is cheaper than the Samsung phone. Yes No

Do you understand?