Mindset for IELTS - Level 2 (Unit 02: Leisure And Education)


Comparative forms are often needed when comparing data, either in one graph or two, so it is important to become familiar with their structure.

09. Read this sentence from the sample answer and write the comparative form.

Looking at the bar chart it is easily apparent that China has been significantly more successful than any other country in badminton.
comparative form:

10. Write all the comparative forms in the sample answer (exercise 8).

Model Answer

Looking at the bar chart it is easily apparent that China has been significantly more successful than any other country in badminton. They have achieved far more gold medals than other countries but have gained only slightly more silver and bronze medals.

To summarise therefore, both charts illustrate the countries (or former countries) with the greatest number of medals. The bar chart indicates that China is the most successful country in badminton and the pie chart shows that the USA is the most successful in rowing.

The bar chart illustrates the country medal leaders in badminton and also the number of gold, silver and bronze medals won by each country. The pie chart, however, shows which countries are the most successful in rowing.

The pie chart, on the other hand, shows that the USA won the most medals in rowing. They were a little more successful than Great Britain, however. The other three countries represented won roughly the same number of medals each. 




11. Complete the sentences with the correct comparative form of an adjective or adverb from the box.

cold
far
old
slow
often
 gracefully
interesting
successful
well

1. In the triathlon he swam much than he cycled.
2. In the ski-jumping event, participants were required to go much than ever before.
3. Generally, countries with a climate are in the Winter Olympics.
4. Spectators found this ice-hockey game than the last one.
5. He ran well: than last year.
6. Before the Games she practised than her team mates.
7. The oldest recorded male medallist was 72 years old, making him 62 years than the youngest-ever medallist.
8. He accepted defeat with grace: than the rest of his team.

12. The sample answer includes the sentence 'China has been significantly more successful than any other country in badminton.' What modifiers more are used in the answer?

In this sentence from the sample answer the word significantly is used to modify the comparative. In other words, to say how big or small the comparison is. Here, the word significantly is called a 'modifier'.
Writing-Structuring Your Answer - (03-08) Writing-Comparing Data: Choosing the Relevant Information - 13,14

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