UNIT 5

UNIT 5

1. Second conditional

   • We use the second conditional to talk about an unreal situation in the present or future.
     • if+ past simple,... would/could/might,etc. + infinitive
       • e.g: She would travel all over the world if she were rich.
       • We can put the main clause first.
         • e.g: I'd like help you if I had time.
     • Were and was
       • Both are possible in the second conditional, with no change in meaning
         • If I were a politician, I'd make some big changes.
       • When we give advice, we often use were
         • If I were you, I'd take the job

2. Comparasion

   • For, the comparative of one-syllabe adjectives by adding -er, and the superlative of one-syllabe adjectives by adding -est.
     • great- greater - greatest
     • big - bigger - biggest
   • With two-syllable adjectives ending in -ow and -er, add -er o -est. With adjectives ending in -y, remove -y and add -ier or -iest
     • narrow - narrower - narrowest
     • clever - cleverer - cleverest
     • happy - happier - happiest
   • From the comparative of longer adjectives by adding more, and the superlative by adding most
     • hepeful - more hopeful - most hopeful
     • interesting - more interesting - most interesting
     • There are exception adjectives wich are past participle
       • tired - more tired - most tired

3. Less and least

   • Use less or least before any adjective. The number of syllabes is not important
     • It's less expensive
     • It's the least expensive

4. Irregular adjectives

   • The adjectives good and bad are irregular and don't follow the rules.
     • good - better - best
     • bad - worse - worst

5. Modifiers

   • To talk about a large difference, use a lot
     • China is a lot more populated than Norway.
   • To talk about a small differnece, use a little or not much
     • Italy isn't much bigger than England.

6. As. .. as

   • Use as + adjective + as to say there is no difference
     • The twins are as tall as each other.
   • Use not as + adjective + as to make the adjective weaker
     • I'm not as sure as you that this is a good idea.