Exercise 57. Give the comparative and superlative of the following adjectives

Big, heavy, short, dirty, clean, near, bad, famous, little, much, clever, good, expensive, cheap, important, pale, hot, beautiful, large, practical, fat, early, pretty, happy, bright, dark, dry, flat, fresh, full, quick, late, nice, rich, sad, thin, thick, wet, weak, early, funny, easy, lazy, ugly, comfortable, quiet, far, stupid, serious.

Exercise 58. Use the required form of the adjective in the following sentences.

1. The Trans-Siberian railway is (long) in the world. 2. The twenty-second of December is the (short) day of the year. 3. This is the (beautiful) view I have ever seen in my life. 4. The Neva is (wide) and (deep) than the Moskva River. 5. Elbrus is the (high) peak in the Caucasian mountains. 6. His plan is (practical) than yours. 7. His plan is (practical) of all. 8. This room is (small) than all the rooms in the house. 9. London is the (large) city in England. 10. Silver is (heavy) than copper. 11. Our house is (low) than yours. 12. This exercise is (good) than the last one. 13. Yesterday was the (hot) day we have had this summer. 14. When the war ended, the reconstruction of Moscow was resumed on a (large) scale than before. 15. The Battle of Stalingrad was the (great) battle of all times. 16. I met my (good) friend yesterday. 17. Dorothy is (young) in her family. 18. – It isn’t very warm today, is it? – No, it was (warm) yesterday. 19. Your brother looked upset yesterday. I am glad he looks (happy) today. 20. Where is (near) post-office, please? 21. Public transport in London is (expensive) in Europe. 22. Do you think Americans are (nice) than English people? 23. Go to the library if you need (far) information. 24. It is autumn; every day the air becomes (cold). 25. Are there (many) than two rooms in your new flat? 26. The weather got (bad) and (bad) every day.

Exercise 59. Complete the sentences using “as … as, so... as”.

1. The temperature today is... nigh... it was yesterday. 2. He is not … old... he looks. 3. He is... strong... his brother. 4. This street is... wide... the next one. 5. The trunk is not... heavy... I expected it to be. 6. His radio set is not... powerful... mine. 7. She is... tall... her sister. 8. In Kislovodsk it is not... hot... in Sochi. 9. Henry is not …strong … his (old) brother Bob.10. I don’t smoke … much … I used to. 11. This book is … interesting … that one. 12. I’m sorry I’m late. I got here … fast … I could. 13. There is plenty of food, so eat … much … you like. 14. Petrol is twice … expensive … it was a few years ago.