Exercise 2 out of 7 Сообщить об ошибке
Complete the sentences with the words below.
Write one word in each gap.
as (x2), lot, slightly, and, happier, than (x2)
I feel much
when you don't make jokes about me.
Tina isn't
self-confident
her younger siblings.
The smartphone you want is a
more expensive
you can afford.
The truth is, teenagers are becoming more
more conscious.
Did you notice that Kevin and Jess were
smarter
1. I feel much HAPPIER when you don't make jokes about me.
Я чувствую себя намного счастливее когда ты не шутишь надо мной.
2. Tina isn't AS self-confident AS
her younger siblings.
Тина не такая самоуверенная, как ее младшие братья и сестры.
3. The smartphone you want is a LOT more expensive THAN you can afford.
Смартфон, который ты хочешь, намного дороже, чем ты можешь себе позволить.
4. The truth is, teenagers are becoming more AND more conscious.
Правда в том, что подростки становятся все более и более сознательными.
5. Did you notice that Kevin and Jess were SLIGHTLY smarter THAN
the rest of the class?
Заметили, что Кевин и Джесс слегка умнее остальных в классе?
Explanation: The sentence is asking for a word that describes the speaker's feelings when someone doesn't make jokes about them. We need an adverb that shows an increase in happiness. The word "much" fits this requirement.
Tina isn't as self-confident as her younger siblings.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing Tina's self-confidence to that of her younger siblings. We need a word that shows a comparison. The phrase "as...as" is used to compare two things. The word "as" is used twice in this sentence.
The smartphone you want is a lot more expensive than you can afford.
Explanation: The sentence is describing the price difference between the desired smartphone and the speaker's affordability. We need a word that shows a large difference in price. The word "a lot" fits this requirement.
The truth is, teenagers are becoming more and more conscious.
Explanation: The sentence is describing how teenagers are becoming increasingly conscious. We need an adverb that shows increasing consciousness. The phrase "more and more" is used to indicate increase. The word "conscious" is used to describe the state of being aware.
Did you notice that Kevin and Jess were smarter?
Explanation: The sentence is asking if the listener noticed a particular trait of Kevin and Jess. We need an adjective that describes their level of intelligence. The word "smarter" fits this requirement.
In this exercise, we are practicing using adjectives and adverbs to complete sentences. Adjectives describe a noun, while adverbs describe a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It is important to choose the correct words to convey the intended meaning of the sentence. By carefully considering the context and comparing the given options, we can choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence."