2. Answer the questions according to the model.

Model:

Why do you say that Pete’s task isn’t the simplest? (Ned's) – Because it is not as simple as Ned’s.

1. Why do you say that Susan’s isn’t the smartest? (Bess’)

2. Why do you say that John’s coat isn’t the cheapest? (Max’)

3. Why do you say that Mary’s plan isn’t the best? (Nick's)

4. Why do you say that Ann’s cake isn’t the best? (Lily’s)

5. Why do you say that Sarah’s answer isn’t the worst? (Kate’s)

6. Why do you say that Mike’s test isn’t the worst? (Bess’)

7. Why do you say that Barbara’s husband isn’t the busiest? (Ellen’s)

8. Why do you say that Jame’s dictionary isn’t the thickest? (Emma’s)

9. Why do you say that Jack’s picture isn’t the brightest? (James’)

10. Why do you say that Mary’s skirt isn’t the shortest? (Miriam’s)

11. Why do you say that Fred’s car isn’t the dirtiest? (Ben’s)

12. Why do you say that Sam’s composition isn’t the longest? (Sue’s)

13. Why do you say that Peter’s rucksack isn’t the heaviest? (Paul’s)

14. Why do you say that Matt’s problem isn’t the worst? (Michael’s)

15. Why do you say that Bill’s handwriting isn’t the best? (Phil’s)

3. Express you agreement according to the model.

Model:

Room five isn’t as large as room nine. – You’re right. It’s smaller than room nine.

Pete’s tape-recorder isn’t as good as Nick’s. – You’re right. It is worse than Nick’s.

1. Lily’s kitchen isn’t as large as Bill’s.

2. Steve’s house isn’t as expensive as William’s.

3. Sally’s bedroom isn’t as clean as Ellen’s.

4. Jack’s test is as easy as Charles’.

5. Barbara’s coat isn’t as cheap as Bess’.

6. Andy’s answer is as bad as Max’s.

7. Elsa’s porridge isn’t as hot as Eve’s.

8. Jim’s story isn’t as long as Arthur’s.

9. Irene’s living room isn’t as light as Alice’s.

10. Patricia’s shoes are not as expensive as Mary’s.

11. John’s car is as comfortable as Jack’s.

12. Fred’s fridge isn’t as big as Ben’s.

13. Jill’s essay isn’t as interesting as Jim’s.

14. Phil’s garage isn’t as large as Nick’s.

15. Dan’s picture isn’t as rich as Leo’s. .

4. Answer the questions according the model.

Model:

What will you say if Jane is seventeen and James is seventeen, too?

– They are the same age.

What will you say if Jane is fifteen and James is seventeen?

– Jane is two years younger than James.

What will you say if Jane is seventeen and James is fifteen?

– Jane is two years older than James.

1. What will you say if Sarah is twelve and Emma is eight?

2. What will you say if Ben is twenty-three and Bill is twenty-one?

3. What will you say if Ted is nine and Bess is twelve?

4. What will you say if Grace is thirty and Charles is twenty-one?

5. What will you say if Ellen is eighteen and Sam is nineteen?

6. What will you say if William is nine and Walter is nine, too?

7. What will you say if Mike is forty-five and Andy is forty-three?

8. What will you say if Charles is fifteen and James is fifteen, too?

9. What will you say if Ann is sixty and Mary is fifty-five?

10. What will you say if Susan is fourteen and Barbara is fourteen, too?

11. What will you say if Jane is thirty-three and Kate is twenty-six?

12. What will you say if Eve is forty-five and Anna is forty-five, too?

13. What will you say if James is nineteen and Jill is twenty one?

14. What will you say if Fred is eighty-five and Freda is seventy-nine?

15. What will you say if Sue is twenty and Susan is twenty-one?