Words (Core Vocabulary)
- very / quite / pretty (informal) / really
- too + adj/adverb (to + verb) – more than is good/possible
- enough + (noun) / adj + enough (to + verb)
- comparatives: -er/more + adj; than
- superlatives: -est/most
- modifiers: a bit / slightly / a little / much / far / way (informal)
Phrases (Natural patterns)
Degree
- It’s very cold; the wind makes it really chilly.
- That café is quite good (pretty good = informal).
- The bag is too heavy to carry alone.
- Is this room warm enough for you?
Comparisons
- This route is faster than the highway.
- Today is much colder than yesterday.
- That was the best price we found.
- The new model is a bit more expensive.
As…as / not as…as
- The 8 a.m. train is as quick as the 7 a.m. one.
- This jacket is not as warm as that one.
Contextual Examples (Everyday)
- It’s too noisy to study here—let’s move.
- We don’t have enough chairs; I’ll grab two more.
- The second option seems far better than the first.
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
- very/really cold/busy/nice
- quite/pretty good/common
- too late/expensive to (do sth)
- warm enough to sit outside
- much/far/way better/worse
- a bit/slightly more/less
Quick Grammar Notes
- too + adj + to + verb: “too small to fit,” “too early to call.”
- adj + enough + to + verb: “warm enough to bike,” “old enough to vote.”
- Quite in Canadian usage often ≈ very/pretty (positive); tone depends on context.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Comfort check: “Is the soup hot enough, or too salty?”
- Decision: “Option B is way cheaper than A.”
- Move: “It’s too crowded to chat—let’s step outside.”