Unit 5 — Grammar Review

Comparatives

Comparing two things: -er (shorter, bigger), more/less (more difficult, less interesting). Irregular: good → better, bad → worse.

Modifying: “much more dangerous than”, “far better than”

Superlatives

Comparing three or more: -est (shortest, biggest), most/least (most dangerous, least interesting). Irregular: good → best, bad → worst.

Modifying: “by far the tallest”, “easily the most fun”

Indefinite Pronouns

anyone, someone — used for people (e.g. “Does anyone want to be the timekeeper?”)

something — used for things (e.g. “We need something to measure time.”)

somewhere — used for places (e.g. “We need somewhere big enough for 30 people.”)

somehow — used for methods/ways (e.g. “Somehow we have to fit 50 chairs in here.”)

Making Suggestions

suggest + noun / verb-ing: “I suggest the gym.” / “I suggest using flyers.”

propose + noun / verb-ing: “I propose a spelling bee.”

Cover Letter Structure

Dear [Name], → Opening line (why you are writing) → Main section (reasons, details) → Closing line (please consider) → Yours sincerely, → Signature

Unit 5 — Breaking Records

Activities

cooking, basketball, dancing, eating hot dogs, spelling bee, standing on one leg, making the biggest pizza

Breaking Records

Guinness Book of Records, break the record for the longest/shortest/most...

Materials

stopwatch, bin, paper, scissors, pens, eraser, books, chairs, tables

School Places / Venues

venue, gym, playground, cafeteria, head teacher's office, storeroom, classroom, hall

Team Roles

project leader, timekeeper, judge, contestant, team member, promoter, audience

Adjectives

cool, crazy, difficult, easy, boring, fun, interesting, dangerous