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Positive Form Comparative Form Superlative Form
10. old (people)

11. slim

12. high

13. modern

14. interesting


PRACTICE 5
Identify the mistakes in the sentences below and circle them. Write the correct adjective
forms for the sentences.
1. Laptop is usefuler than tablet but tablet is more light than laptop. ______________________
2. The waiters in that restaurant are more friendly. ______________________
3. The new laptop can perform more fast than the old ones. ______________________
4. The bakery sells the most tasty pastry in town. ______________________
5. Ephone is the expensivest among the smartphone. ______________________
6. Bubble tea is more sweet than smoothies. ______________________
7. The blue dress is eleganter than the black dress. ______________________

PRACTICE 6
Fill in the blanks with the correct comparative forms of the words.

Petrol and diesel engines are the two most common types of engines for land

vehicles. Diesel engines are usually (1) __________________ (large) and (2) ________________

(heavy) than petrol engines. This make them (3) ___________________ (expensive) and

unsuitable for cars as well as motorcycles. Cars and motorcycles use petrol engines

because these engines are (4) _________________ (cheap) and they usually perform (5)

_____________ (fast). 0n the other hand, diesel engines use (6) ________________ (little) fuel

and last (7)______________ (long) than petrol engines.

Some land vehicles use electric—powered engines, due to advancements in

technology. They are the (8)________________ (clean) and (9) ________________ (quiet) of the

three types of engines. They are the (10) ___________________ (safe) because there is the

(11) ______________________ (less) danger of these engines catching fire. Electric-powered

engines are also the (12) _______________________________________ (environmental-friendly) of

all the three engines.



PRACTICE 7

Read the comparison of the laptop, notebook and netbook. Circle the appropriate words
or phrases in the brackets.


Portable computers were initially known as laptops. As the popularity of such

computers increased, ultraportable laptops named notebooks were introduced. Every

feature in laptops and notebooks (l) (is as important as/resembles/is the same as)

those of desktop computers, (but/unlike/different from] laptops and notebooks are

comparatively very light and

compact.

Netbooks are the

smaller version of

notebooks—netbooks do not

come with the DVD drive and

every other feature is

miniaturized in order to

reduce the weight and power usage. (2) (However/On the other hand/Although) there

is no fixed specification for the size or weight, netbooks are generally recognized to be

the smallest and lightest, (while/however/although) laptops are known to be the
heaviest and biggest among the three portable computers.

Netbooks consume the least power, due to their size and sophisticated features.
(3) (While/Like/Hence), they have the range battery life, with almost three times more
battery life (compared to/different from/unlike) notebooks, making the former the
most ideal portable computers for travellers. (4) (0n the other
hand/Therefore/Similarly), netbooks are unsuitable for those who need superior
graphic performance, multitasking ability or multimedia use in their portable
computers. Currently, the most affordable portable computer in the market is definitely
the netbook, as both laptops and notebooks are more expensive than netbooks.

In general, the common features shared by the laptop, notebook and netbook are
the screen and keyboard. The only physical characteristic that differentiates the three
is size.
PRACTICE 8
Based on the article above, identify the comparative and superlative form of adjectives
and adverbs. Then, make sentences using the comparative and superlative form of
adjectives and adverbs to show similarities and differences.

PRACTICE 9

The table below shows the features of three different doorknobs. Based on the information
given, write six sentences to show their similarities and differences. Two examples are give
as below.

e.g.
Both doorknobs A and B are 3.20cm height, whereas doorknob
C is 4cm height.

Doorknob A is the most expensive among the three doorknobs.



Detail


Doorknob A Doorknob B Doorknob C

Material Stainless steel Ceramic Metal
Knob shape
Cylindrical Round Square-shaped
Knob diameter (cm)
Know height (cm) 2.00 1.80 2.20

Price (RM) 3.20 3.20 4.00
Colour available
5.90 2.80 3.99

Silver, bronze, grey Cream, beige, white Silver, bronze, gold

1


2


3


4


5


6

Asking for and

making clarification



Before making decision on which product or

service to choose, we as consumers need to ask

for clarification so that we understand the

product or service that we are going to get.

When seeking for clarifications, we should get

clear and sufficient explanation and

information. We should also check and verify

our understanding.



Below are some useful expressions that can be

used in different situations.



ASKING FOR/REQUESTING MAKING/GIVING CLARIFICATON AND

CLARIFICATION CHECKING UNDERSTANDING

I beg your pardon. Would you mind Let me reiterate …/ Let me elaborate …
repeating that?

May I interrupt? Could you say that again, What I mean is … / What I meant was …
please?

Pardon me./Excuse me. What was that Do you understand so far?/ Are you
again? following me?

I’m sorry, I didn’t get the last part. Could Do you see what I mean?/ Have I made

you please clarify? myself clear?

I didn’t get it. Could you please elaborate? Did you get that?/ Did you catch that?

Let me see if I have that right. …. Is that Does that make sense to you?/ Am I
correct? making sense?
Have you got that? / Got it?
If I understand the terms correctly. …. Is
that right? Is that clear now?/ Am I clear enough?

I am not sure if I got your point. Do you OK so far? / Understood?
mean …

(Use question tags) Isn’t it? Doesn’t it?
Don’t they?

(Impolite) Huh? You lost me. (Impolite) … right? / … yes?

PRACTICE 10

A walk-in customer at P&G Sdn. Bhd. is enquiring about a pen-drive. You are the sales
representative of P&G Sdn. Bhd. Complete the following conversation between you and the
walk-in customer using the information given in the flyer below.




P&G

ONLY RM 28
per unit,

sdn. bhd. WHILE STOCK LAST








Ø One-year warranty
Ø A discount of 10% for UOB cardholders, plus an extra 10%
discount for each purchase of 30 units
Ø Available in navy blue, marmalade orange and cashew brown
Ø For further enquiries, visit www.fighterdrive.com or call
Summer at 012-4677 515


Get an attractive keychain for FREE
with every five thumb drives purchased.





You : Good afternoon. How may I help you?

Customer : Good afternoon. I am looking for suitable pen-drives.

You : All right, what kind of pen-drives do you need?

Customer : I am hoping to find a brand that is durable, preferably around

RM 35 each as I plan to by some for my subordinates.

You : Yes, you’re in luck. We are now currently having a promotion

for one of our brands, Fighter Drive. I’d like to recommend

this brand to you.

Customer : Wow! How much does it cost per unit?

You : It costs _______________________(1).

Customer : That’s affordable. Does it come with any warranty?

You : _____________________________________________________________(2).

Customer : Sounds good to me. May I know whether there is a discount
for purchase in bulk?

You : Yes, there is. You will get a 10% discount for every

________________________________(3). Additionally, we’re also

including a complimentary ________________________________(4) for

every 5 units sold.

Customer : Great! I’d like to buy 34 units, please. What colours are

available?

You : We have stock in __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________(5).
The first colour is very popular with our customers.

Customer : In that case, I’ll take 18 units in that colours and the rest in
the last colour.

You : OK. Will you be paying by credit card or cash? Coincidentally,
we are offering a special discount to certain cardholders.

Customer : Please tell me more about this special discount.

You : _________________________________(6) will be entitled to a discount

of 10% for each purchase.

Customer : Too bad I don’t won that particular credit card. However, I
will still be paying by card.

You : Very well. … Here is your purchase. Will there be anything
else?

Customer : No, that will be all for today. _______________________________(7)
for your assistance.

You : __________________________________(8). Please drop by again soon.


PRACTICE 11

Aina calls “Keretapi Tanah Melayu” (KTM)
to get information on the Electric Train
Service (ETS) from Ipoh to KL Sentral. Fill
in blanks in the conversation between Aina
and Jonathan, a KTM ETS personnel, with
suitable expressions to ask for and make
clarifications. Then, act out the dialogue
with a partner.

Jonathan : Hello, KTM ETS enquiry line. My name is Jonathan. May I help you?
Aina : Hi, Jonathan. I’d like to find out about the schedule and prices of the
ETS to KL Sentral.
Jonathan : Certainly. Which station will you be traveling from?
Aina : Ipoh.
Jonathan : And when would you like to travel?
Aina : 30th of March.
Jonathan : __________________________________(1). Would you mind repeating that?
Aina : Sorry, it’s a little crowded her. 30th March. _________________________________
__________________________(2).
Jonathan : I did, thank you. 30th March; that’s a Friday, ___________________________(3)?
Aina : Yes, you’re correct.
Jonathan : Will that be single or return?
Aina : Return, please.
Jonathan : Silver, Gold or Platinum ETS?
Aina : Excuse me. _____________________________________________________________(4)?
Jonathan : Sorry, Miss. _____________________________________________(5). There are three
classes – Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Aina : Oh, I see. I didn’t know there are so many classes. ________________________
____________________________(5) the differences between these classes?
Jonathan : Sure. The main difference is the number of stops these trains make;
hence, the duration of the trip would differ. For your trip, the Silver
Aina : ETS takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, while the Gold ETS takes 15
Jonathan : minutes less than the silver, and of course, the Platinum ETS is the
fastest – only 1 hour and 58 minutes. __________________________________
_____________________(7)?
Yeah, urm … _______________________________________(8)?
The price for the Silver ETS is the cheapest at RM 25, whereas the Gold
costs RM 10 more than the Silver. Platinum costs RM 45, inclusive
breakfast and it is available once a day at 8:30am from Ipoh.
___________________________(9)?

Aina : __________________________(10) … the Platinum class is the most expensive,
but breakfast is provided and the train leaves at 8:30 a.m. daily. The
Jonathan : price of the Silver class is RM 25, while it is RM 35 for the Gold class.
Aina : Both these classes don’t provide breakfast. __________________________
Jonathan : ______________________(11)?
Yes, Miss. You understood me will.
Aina : Jonathan, _______________________________(12) for the Silver and Gold
Jonathan : classes?
Aina : All right. On Fridays, there are two Silver ETS available, one at 2 p.m.
Jonathan : and another at 6:15 p.m. Meanwhile, there are four options available
Aina : for the Gold ETS; they are at 5:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00
Jonathan : p.m. Which option are you interested in?
Aina : Sliver class, the last time slot, please.
Jonathan : OK, that will be the silver ETS that leaves at 6:15 p.m., correct?
Yes. This train will reach KL Sentral at a quarter to nine… _______________
Aina : __________________________________________________________(13)?
Jonathan : No, it’s a direct trip.
Aina : Got it. Now, for my trip back, may I know the schedule for the 1st of
Jonathan : April? I’d prefer a night trip, please.
That is a Sunday. … OK, there is only one Silver ETS leaving KL Sentral
at 9:00 p.m. You should reach Ipoh by half past eleven.
All right. ______________________________________________________(14)?
Yes. The last Gold ETS leaves KL Sentral at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays
whereas the Platinum ETS only has morning services. Will the Silver
ETS be OK?
OK then. One last thing … as I’m a student, _________________________________
____________________________________(15)?
Yes, there are. You will get a 20% discount upon producing your
student card.
That’s good. Thanks for all your help.
You are most welcome, Miss.

PRACTICE 12
Listen to the conversation between Mr Jayaram,
a car salesman, and two customers, Ai Mei and
Eu Jin. As you listen complete the following
table with some details about the car.



Scan the QR code for the listening task.



1 Name of model

2 Type of battery

3 Distance covered per
single charge

4 Duration to fully
charge the battery

5 Price

6 No. of passengers

7 Size of car boot

8 Petrol consumption
(cost per km)



PRACTICE 13

Based on the conversation, write “True” if the following statements are true and “False” if

they are false.



STATEMENT TRUE/FALSE

1 Ai Mei is Eu Jin’s spouse.

It only takes half an hour for the

2 batteries to be 80% charged using a

regular power supply

3 It is confirmed that the ACE will be on
the market at the end of the year.

Eu Jin and Ai Mei are among the few

4 individuals to “own” the ACE for a

month.

5 The cost per km to drive the ACE is
cheaper than a petrol-driven car.

PRACTICE 14
In the conversation, the speakers were asking for and making clarifications, as well as
checking understanding. List down the expressions that were used. Give at least three
expressions each.

Asking for / requesting clarification:


1





2





3









Making/giving clarification and checking
understanding:


1





2





3

PRACTICE 15 – Wrap it up!

You are the secretary if the volleyball club at your school. Your advisor teacher asks you to

choose an appropriate type of basketball in bulk for the club. Based on the information

given, compare them and select the best type of volleyball for the club. Discuss with your

friends and present your choice to the class.



TYPE 1
Full leather volleyball
TYPE 2
High quality Synthetic leather volleyball

Soft feel Feels like leather but more durable
Good ball control Suitable for outdoor use
Damages easily if Good ball control

used outdoors Uses for training
Competition ball RM280

RM 350



TYPE 3
Rubber volleyball
Durable and hard
Rough feel
Comparatively inferior to leather and synthetic
Can be used outdoor
Easily cause bruises
RM 150




Use the following guideline to help you.

Compare the three types of volleyballs

Decide which type of volleyball is suitable for your club

Provide reasons for your choice.