Language Activities: Wishes and Comparatives

<p>should give up (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>didn't (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>would come (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>would stop barking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>hadn't married (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>were taking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>best or worse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>happiest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the cheaper (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the latter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>greater chances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>eldest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>far easier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>quicker/ fatter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the quickest/ the fattest (A), the quickest/ the fattest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using specific modal verbs or structures to express desires.

Used to express a wish for ability or possibility.

Used to express regret about past decisions.

Used to express wishes for someone else's actions or decisions.

An expression of hope that people change behaviors.

Expressing a wish for something to not happen in past or present.

Expressing hope for someone's future visit or presence.

Expressing a desire for a pet to stop an annoying action.

Regret about missing an opportunity in the past.

Regret about a past relationship choice.

Expressing a wish for participation in future events.

Words used to compare two things, showing difference or preference.

Superlative form indicating the highest degree of happiness among a group.

Superlative form indicating the lowest price in comparison to others.

Distinction between those who lose hope and those who maintain ideals.

Phrase indicating a significantly higher likelihood of an event occurring.

Term used to describe a brother who is older than others.

Phrase used to compare two subjects, showing one is significantly simpler.

Indicates speed differences between two actions or subjects.

Using different modals like 'could', 'would' to convey wishes or regrets.

Used to convey hopes or desires about future actions.

Using not to frame a wish in opposition to a situation.

Expressing a desire for someone or something to act differently.

Indicating a wish for different outcomes in past scenarios.

Comparative phrase indicating a less favorable situation or state.

Using comparative forms to describe levels of happiness among individuals.

Referring to the second of two items mentioned, versus the first.