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Lesson 4

Preparation

Sibling Rivalry

Twin brothers, Jim and John, have always been com-
pared to each other. Their relatives often talk about

what each of them have achieved when it comes to
academics and sports. John has always been identi-

fied as the less intelligent one so he always feels pres-
sured whenever Jim gets high grades from school. As

a result, John doubles his efforts in everything.

Keywords

strange / foul /
Grammar harmless

*Comparisons can often be made between two objects to determine which charac-
teristics are more apparent in one, or less apparent in another. Comparisons can be
made in two ways. The first method modifies the adjective used as a point of com-
parison with the suffix –er, and the word “than” is added after. The second method
adds the word “more” before the adjective if it cannot be modified to add the suffix
–er, then the word “than” is added after.
► We go there not only in winter, but also in summer.
► Not only the bathroom was flooded, but also the rest of the house.

Questions

1. What is sibling rivalry?
2. What similarities do you have with your brother or sister?
3. What are the differences you have with your sibling?
4. Do you think that it would be good to have a twin? Why?
5. What is “double effort”?
Vocabulary &

Sample Answers Expressions
Each: every one of two or
1. It is a competition among siblings for more considered individually
parental love or recognition. or one by one.
2. I think both my sister and I are beautiful. Pressured: a constraining
or compelling force or
3. My brother is more adventurous, while I prefer influence.
reading books.
4. No, because I don’t want someone to look like I do.

5. It means to double the amount of work you’re giving.

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