Casa ESL · A2 Elementary · Unit 8 of 20 · Step 1
Appearance & Character
Name
Date
Vocabulary
confident
adjectiveFeeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
"She is more confident than she was last year."
patient
adjectiveAble to wait or deal with difficulty without getting angry.
"A good teacher is usually more patient than average."
outgoing
adjectiveFriendly and enjoying being with other people.
"He is much more outgoing than his brother."
reserved
adjectiveSlow to show feelings; quiet and private.
"She is quite reserved in large groups."
height
nounThe measurement of how tall a person or thing is.
"He is about the same height as me."
appearance
nounThe way a person or thing looks.
"First impressions are based on appearance."
similar
adjectiveAlike but not exactly the same.
"Their personalities are very similar."
easygoing
adjectiveCalm and relaxed; not easily worried.
"She is much more easygoing than her sister."
Grammar Focus
Comparative adjectives
For short adjectives (1–2 syllables), add -er + than. For long adjectives (3+ syllables), use more + adjective + than. Irregular forms: good → better, bad → worse, far → farther/further.
My new flat is bigger than the old one.
She is more organised than anyone else in the team.
The second exam was harder than the first.
His English is much better than it was six months ago.
Exercises
Exercise 1
Write the comparative form of the adjective in brackets.
1. This film is (interesting) than the book.
2. My new phone is (fast) than my old one.
3. She is (good) at cooking than I am.
4. The city centre is (noisy) than the suburbs.
5. He is (patient) with children than with adults.
Exercise 2
Choose the correct comparative form.
1. Tokyo is ___ than London.
2. This solution is ___ than the previous one.
3. Her second attempt was ___ than her first.
Reading
Two Brothers
Marcus and Felix are brothers, but they are very different. Marcus is taller and more athletic. He plays football three times a week and loves outdoor activities. Felix is shorter but in many ways more creative. He paints, plays the guitar, and writes short stories. Marcus is louder and more outgoing than Felix, who is quieter and happier spending time alone. Despite these differences, they are closer than most brothers. They speak every day and say that they learn from each other constantly.
1. How is Marcus described compared to Felix physically?
2. In what way is Felix more creative than Marcus?
Speaking
Discuss these questions with a partner or your teacher.
Writing
Write 4–6 sentences comparing yourself to someone in your family or a close friend. Use comparative adjectives.
Example: My sister is taller and more outgoing than me. She is better at cooking but I am more organised at home. She is louder in social situations, while I am more comfortable in smaller groups. We are both more similar in personality than we appear on the surface.
Answer Key — For Teacher Use
Exercise 1
1. more interesting · 2. faster · 3. better · 4. noisier · 5. more patient
Exercise 2
1. bigger · 2. simpler · 3. worse
Reading Comprehension
1. Marcus is taller and more athletic than Felix. · 2. Felix paints, plays guitar, and writes short stories.