Making comparisons involves finding out the differences and similarities between two or more people or things. To express those characteristics it is necessary to use adjectives and some grammar structures. First of all, let's know some adjectives that will help you to make comparisons later.
Adjectives to contrast...
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Big
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Small
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Cheap
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Expensive
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Powerful
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Attractive
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Portable
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Versatile
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Up-to-date
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Amazing
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Beautiful
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Crowded
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Modern
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Old
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Polluted
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Popular
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Relaxing
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Historical
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Easy
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Difficult
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Interesting
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Useful
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Boring
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Enjoyable
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Fun
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Complicated
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Tiring
Look at the following images and choose the one that best describes the adjective.
Which one is more relaxing?
Which one is older?
Which one is more difficult for you?
*It depends on the person’s skills.
Which one is more popular in the world?
Which one is cheaper?
Which one is more crowded?
Adjectives to describe people...
When talking about people we can use a varied range of adjectives since we can describe the way someone looks (physical appearance), individual differences or qualities that form someone's character (personality), or rather by the way someone reacts or his emotional state (feelings).
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Thin
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Fat
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Tall
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Short
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Young
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Old
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Pretty/Handsome
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Ugly
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Cute
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Cheerful
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Nice
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Extroverted
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Shy
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Hardworking
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Friendly
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Romantic
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Intelligent
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Happy
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Sad
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Excited
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Angry
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Bored
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Curious
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Jealous
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Proud
In order to increase your vocabulary and identify some adjectives related to people, you have to answer the following exercise.
Read the following dialogues and complete the gaps. Use one adjective from the box. There is an extra word.