Look at the tables. Complete the sentences. Use comparative adjectives, including less. expensive 1 red carpet £20 per square metre 5 blue carpet £40 per square metre comfortable 2 trainers 6 high-heeled shoes ✔ 1 The red carpet is less expensive than 2 The trainers are less 2 trainers 3 History is less story 4 In swimming, Seb is 5 The blue carpet is 6 The high-heeled shoes are 7 Maths is 8 In swimming, Leo is interesting 3 history 7 maths maths. the blue carpet. the high-heeled shoes. history. good/bad 4 Seb can swir 400 metres 8 Leo can swir metres Seb. Leo. the red carpet. the trainers.
Explanation: In this sentence, we are comparing the prices of the red carpet and the blue carpet. Since the red carpet costs £20 per square metre and the blue carpet costs £40 per square metre, we use the comparative adjective "less expensive" to indicate that the red carpet is cheaper than the blue carpet.
2. The trainers are less comfortable than the high-heeled shoes.
Explanation: Here, we are comparing the comfort levels of the trainers and the high-heeled shoes. Since the trainers are generally more comfortable than high-heeled shoes, we use the comparative adjective "less comfortable" to indicate that the trainers are not as comfortable as the high-heeled shoes.
3. History is less interesting than maths.
Explanation: This sentence compares the level of interest in history and maths. We use the comparative adjective "less interesting" to indicate that history is not as engaging or captivating as maths.
4. In swimming, Seb can swim 400 meters, which is less than Leo.
Explanation: In this sentence, we compare the distances that Seb and Leo can swim in swimming. Seb can swim 400 meters, which is a lesser distance compared to what Leo can swim.
5. The blue carpet is more comfortable than the high-heeled shoes.
Explanation: Here, we are comparing the comfort levels of the blue carpet and the high-heeled shoes. Since a carpet is generally more comfortable to walk on than high-heeled shoes, we use the comparative adjective "more comfortable" to indicate that the blue carpet is more comfortable than the high-heeled shoes.
6. The high-heeled shoes are more expensive than the trainers.
Explanation: This sentence compares the prices of the high-heeled shoes and the trainers. Since high-heeled shoes are generally more expensive than trainers, we use the comparative adjective "more expensive" to indicate that the high-heeled shoes cost more than the trainers.
7. Maths is better than history.
Explanation: This sentence compares the quality or superiority of maths and history. We use the comparative adjective "better" to imply that maths is of higher quality or more favorable compared to history.
8. In swimming, Leo can swim more meters than Seb.
Explanation: In this sentence, we compare the distances that Leo and Seb can swim in swimming. Leo can swim a larger number of meters compared to Seb. Therefore, we use the comparative adjective "more" to indicate that Leo can swim a greater distance than Seb.