Comparative adjectives

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Comparative Adjectives / Preferences

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Language point

Comparative adjectives
Expressing preferences

I'd rather... than...
I prefer... to...
I don't like... as much as...
I like... more than...

Aim

To practise comparative adjectives and expressing preferences.

Activity
Students are presented with two things. They compare and/or express a preference for one or the other.
Organization
Pair work or group work.
Preparation
Make enough copies of the activity for the number of pairs/groups in your class.
Cut up the activity so that the two things to compare are on the same card.
What do I do?
1 Divide students into pairs or small groups.
2 Give each pair or group a set of cards face down on the table.
2 Students take it in turns to turn over a card and express a preference or make a comparison.

Cats  -  Dogs
Reading a book  -  Watching TV
Playing cards  -  Playing chess
McDonalds  -  Burger King
New York  -  London
Pasta  -  Rice
Studying  -  Working
The city  -  The country
Madonna  -  Jennifer Lopez
Emails  -  Letters
Sushi  -  Thai food
Pop music  -  Rap music

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