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B2–C1 · Adjectives and comparison · 8 patterns

Adjectives and comparison

Describe, compare and qualify with accurate noun phrases.

01 · How to use this set

Start from the communication job

Describe, compare and qualify with accurate noun phrases.

Read the frame, try to complete your own sentence before opening an example, then compare the English structure with its German parallel. The point is retrieval and choice, not passive list reading.

02 · Representative patterns

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A compact sample from the 8 patterns in this study set.

01A more [X] [Y] would be [Z] to [A]A more transparent process would be easier to explain to new colleagues. · German parallel: Ein/eine [Komparativ + Nomen] wäre [leichter/schwerer] zu [Verb].02The [X] [Y] is not always the [Z] oneThe most useful option is not always the fastest one. · German parallel: Der/die/das [Superlativ + Nomen] ist nicht immer der/die/das [Superlativ].03[X] + [Y]We need a reliable method for complex cases. · German parallel: [flektiertes Adjektiv] + [Nomen]04The [X] [Y] [Z] [A]The revised plan contains several important changes. · German parallel: Der [Partizip als flektiertes Adjektiv] [Nomen] [finites Verb] [Ergänzung].05[X] is/was [Y] than [Z]Her explanation was clearer than the original note. · German parallel: [X] ist/war [Komparativ] als [Y].06Such a/an [X] [Y] can [Z]Such a small change can have significant effects. · German parallel: Ein/eine so [Adjektiv] [Nomen] kann [Folge].

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01A more [X] [Y] would be [Z] to [A]GRMADJ001 · A more [adjective] [noun] would be [easier/harder] to [verb]. / Ein/eine [Komparativ + Nomen] wäre [leichter/schwerer] zu [Verb].02The [X] [Y] is not always the [Z] oneGRMADJ006 · The [superlative adjective] [noun] is not always the [superlative adjective] one. / Der/die/das [Superlativ + Nomen] ist nicht immer der/die/das [Superlativ].03[X] + [Y]GRMADJ011 · [adjective] + [noun] / [flektiertes Adjektiv] + [Nomen]04The [X] [Y] [Z] [A]GRMADJ016 · The [past participle used as adjective] [noun] [finite verb] [complement]. / Der [Partizip als flektiertes Adjektiv] [Nomen] [finites Verb] [Ergänzung].05[X] is/was [Y] than [Z]GRMADJ021 · [X] is/was [comparative adjective] than [Y]. / [X] ist/war [Komparativ] als [Y].06Such a/an [X] [Y] can [Z]GRMADJ026 · Such a/an [adjective] [noun] can [consequence]. / Ein/eine so [Adjektiv] [Nomen] kann [Folge].07They chose the least risky alternative [X]GRMADJ031 · They chose the least risky alternative [the team was reviewing the new policy] / Sie wählten die am wenigsten riskante Alternative [das Team die neue Regelung prüfte]08[X] provides/gives a more [Y] [Z]GRMADJ036 · [X] provides/gives a more [adjective] [noun]. / [X] liefert/vermittelt ein [Komparativ + Nomen].

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Grammar in use

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01Mood, modality and reported stanceExpress possibility, recommendation and reported judgement precisely.02Contrast grammarChoose between easily confused structures by meaning, not by rule name.03Russian-speaker transfer trapsCorrect recurring English and German structures that Russian speakers tend to transfer literally.04Determiners and quantifiersMake reference, quantity and scope precise.

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Pattern PracticeFind a pattern you can reuseContinue through a canonical Metkagram learning surface already linked from this page.Pattern AtlasA more [X] [Y] would be [Z] to [A]Continue through a canonical Metkagram learning surface already linked from this page.Pattern AtlasThe [X] [Y] is not always the [Z] oneContinue through a canonical Metkagram learning surface already linked from this page.