Pronunciation | /a/ in comparatives © za Listen to these phrases and underline the syllables with /o/. Listen again and repeat. 1 easier than 3 colder than 2 faster than 4 healthier than b Write sentences comparing these things. Then read your sentences to a partner. Do you agree with each other? Iceland/Egypt/cold 3 fruit/chocolate/healthy 2 maths/English/easy 4 a Ferrari/a Fiat/fast

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Part A: Underlining the Syllables

You mentioned listening to phrases. I can't provide audio, but I can explain how to identify the syllables with the /o/ sound in the phrases you presented.

1. easier than - The syllable "ea" in "easier" has a sound close to /i/ not /o/.
2. faster than - No /o/ sound.
3. colder than - The syllable "cold" contains the /o/ sound.
4. healthier than - No /o/ sound.

Part B: Writing Sentences

Here are some example sentences comparing the items you listed:

1. Iceland/Egypt/cold:
   • "Iceland is colder than Egypt."
2. maths/English/easy:
   • "Maths is easier than English."
3. fruit/chocolate/healthy:
   • "Fruit is healthier than chocolate."
4. a Ferrari/a Fiat/fast:
   • "A Ferrari is faster than a Fiat."

Additional Activity

You can read these sentences to a partner and discuss whether you agree or disagree. It’s a great way to practice your speaking skills and pronunciation!

Let me know if you need any more help!