Superlatives and Comparatives

We've been using Superlatives and Comparatives in Spanish 2 in our unit on our school, but can you use them correctly? We'll be quizzing on this on Tuesday, February 24th, so best review:

FIRST: Check out Relative Superlatives Constructions -- See the guide at http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/super.htm.

An example is:

John is the tallest boy in class.

John es el chico más alto en la clase.

 Next, view this review video from Spanishdict.com. Start at 4:53 to see JUST the Superlative grammar.

You should be able to construct sentences such as: 

• Art Club is the most enjoyable club in our school.
• Soccer is the most competitive sport.
• The burritos are the best food in the cafeteria.
• The white rice is the worst food in the cafeteria.
• AP Chemistry is the most difficult subject in our school.

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SECOND: Check out Comparisons of Equality -- See the guide at http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/equal.htm.

An example is:

The book is as good as the movie.
El libro es tan bueno como la película.

Next, view this review video from Señor Jordan -- jump to the 3:48 mark to see ONLY Comparisons of Equality, which is our focus for our upcoming quiz.

You should be able to construct sentences such as: 

• My house is as big as your house.
• Your car is as old as my car.
• DECA is as fun as FFA.

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MIXED REVIEW: Can you translate these comparative and superlative sentences into Spanish?

1. DECA is as interesting as FFA. 
2. Art Club is the most enjoyable club in our school. 
3. The weather today is as good as yesterday's. 
4. The burritos are the best food in the cafeteria. 
5. Soccer is the most competitive sport. 
6. Your car is as old as my car. 
7. AP Chemistry is the most difficult subject in our school. 
8. The gym is as far away as the main office. 
9. My house is as big as your house. 
10. The white rice is the worst food in the cafeteria.