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Public domain What can you see in this picture. Do you agree it is the most dangerous animal on earth? Why not? Think of at least five very dangerous animals and explain why they can be considered extremely dangerous. Think of a synonym for dangerous Can you think of another word that means "dangerous"? Click here to find out. Make a note of the comparative and the superlative form of this adjective. Reading about dangerous animals Do you have your list with dangerous animals ready? Ok, you are going to read an article from the BBC about the deadliest animals on earth. Check the following: 1) are your animals on your list in this article? 2) are you surprised? Read again and make a note of 5 news words or short phrases that you have learnt.

Ellen Levy Finch. CC-BY-SA Do you like dogs? How much do you know about dog breeds? Look at these two dogs in the picture What breed are they? Well, this post is not about dogs but about the comparative and the superlative in English. Hope you are not disappointed! Comparatives and superlatives Share with your partner how much you know about comparative and superlatives. Think of the following: 1) one syllable adjectives. Spelling rules 2) two syllable adjectives 3) three or more syllable adjectives 4) irregular adjectives 4) two comparatives in the same sentences, for example, "bigger and bigger" If you are still unsure, check this site with grammar explanations: comparative and superlative If you are a visual learner, visit this infographic about the comparative and superlative. Please let me know how you get on.