Irregular Adjectives: Further & Farther

Irregular Adjectives: Further & Farther

Consider these two sentences: We’d better not go any further. We’d better not go any farther. Is there a difference between them? If so, what is it? In this article, you’ll get a quick refresher on the comparative and superlative forms of farfarther/further and farthest/furthest. Stick around for a practical exercise to test your understanding. Alright, let’s go the distance.

We’d better not go any farther/further…
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Order of Adjectives

Order of Adjectives

Look at these adjectives and try to put them in the correct order to describe a bowl: French, glass, fruit, white, old, round, nice, big (bowl). You can check your answer by clicking “Answer Key” below. Were you correct? If so, good job! But do you understand why that order is considered correct? Is there any room for variation?

If you came up with an order different from the one in the answer key, this article will explain the logic behind it. So whether you nailed it or not, read on. Not only will we explain this, but we’ll also provide more practice opportunities toward the end.

Answer Key 🔑

nice, big, round, old, white, French glass fruit bowl

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Vocabulary For Basic Emotions: Sadness

Vocabulary For Basic Emotions: Sadness

We all know that sadness is an emotion no one enjoys experiencing, yet it remains an inevitable part of life. Despite its discomfort, it has the potential to teach us valuable lessons and help us grow stronger and wiser over time. Today, we’re diving into the topic of sadness—more specifically, exploring English vocabulary that can help you express it more effectively. Read on to discover more!

The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. Carl Jung
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