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combining |
A1 |
FORM: COMBINING TWO ADJECTIVES WITH 'AND'
Can use 'and' to join a limited range of common adjectives. |
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combining |
A2 |
FORM: COMBINING TWO ADJECTIVES WITH 'BUT'
Can use 'but' to join a limited range of common adjectives, after 'be'. |
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combining |
B1 |
FORM: BEFORE THE NOUN
Can use a comma to combine two adjectives used before the noun, following the usual order of adjective types. |
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combining |
B1 |
FORM: COMBINING COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES WITH 'AND'
Can use 'and' to join a limited range of comparative adjectives.► adjectives: comparatives |
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combining |
B1 |
FORM: COMBINING MORE THAN TWO ADJECTIVES
Can use commas and 'and' to join more than two adjectives, after 'be'. |
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combining |
B1 |
FORM: COMBINING THE SAME COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVE WITH 'AND'
Can use 'and' to repeat a comparative adjective to indicate change over time, usually after 'become' or get. ► adjectives: comparatives |
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combining |
B1 |
FORM: COMPOUND ADJECTIVES
Can use a limited range of compound adjectives ('good-looking', 'well-known') |
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combining |
B2 |
FORM: COMPOUND ADJECTIVES
Can use an increasing range of compound adjectives ('up-to-date', 'state-of-the-art') |
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combining |
B2 |
FORM: PHRASES MODIFYING NOUNS
Can use adjective phrases to modify nouns. |
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combining |
C1 |
FORM: COMPOUND ADJECTIVES
Can use a wide range of compound adjectives ('open-minded', 'above-mentioned', 'well-to-do', 'jaw-dropping') |
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combining |
C2 |
FORM: COMBINING MULTIPLE ADJECTIVES
Can combine more complex, lengthy strings of adjectives, joining the last two adjectives with 'and'. |
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combining |
C2 |
USE: FOCUS
Can use a list of adjectives in ellipted clauses before and after a noun, to give focus. ► focus |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: + -ER
Can form comparative adjectives from adjectives of one syllable by adding '-er'. |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: + -IER
Can form comparative adjectives with adjectives of two syllables ending in '-y' by changing the 'y' to an 'I' and adding '-er'. |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: BEFORE NOUNS
Can use comparative adjectives attributively, before nouns. |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: COMPLEMENT OF 'BE'
Can use comparative adjectives as a complement of 'be'. |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: DOUBLE CONSONANT + '-ER'
Can form comparative adjectives with adjectives of one syllable with a short vowel, by doubling the final consonant and adding '-er' |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: ENDING IN '-E' + '-R'
Can form comparative adjectives with adjectives of one syllable ending in 'e', by adding '-r'. |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: IRREGULAR
Can form irregular comparative adjectives. |
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comparatives |
A2 |
FORM: WITH 'MORE'
Can form a range of comparative adjective phrases using 'more' + longer adjectives (usually three or more syllables). |
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