A2 grammar is what English users can produce at an Elementary to pre-intermediate level. On this page, we list every A2 English grammar point in the English Grammar Profile.
Using adjectives at A2
A wider range of predicative, attributive and limiting adjectives can be used at A2.
- It was perfect because the girls weren’t afraid.
- If you need any further information, it‘s available online.
- The only difference is in age.
- That’s the main point.
At A2, comparatives can be formed from adjectives ending in -y and use ‘more‘ with longer adjectives.
- The weather is drier.
- They want to have a more comfortable life.
Similarly, the A2 level can do a variety of things with superlatives. They double the final consonant of single-syllable adjectives, use ‘most’ with longer adjectives, add a specific singular location or a set with a prepositional phrase, start to use possessive determiners instead of the usual “the”, and omit a following noun.
- The hottest day of the year was 40 degrees Celsius.
- This is the most important thing.
- John and Mary are the best lawyers in America.
- The worst day of my life was when I lost my job.
- My oldest son turned around.
- That’s your biggest mistake.
- My grandmother was the greatest.
Contrasting adjectives can be combined at the A2 level:
Adjectives can be premodified by adverbs, and also given more specific information with a following prepositional phrase.
- I’m so glad you came back.
- It’s really cool.
- This is quite high for most of the athletes.
- I’m not too worried about it.
Adverbs
The A2 level can also modify prepositional and limit noun phrases with a limited range of adverbs:
- People watched all around the world.
- We have a little room just through there.
- They stayed just two days.
- It was only a few times.
Here are adverbial expressions used at A2 to express stance:
- People think I made this on the computer, but actually, I drew it with a pencil.
- Unfortunately, however, this isn’t true.
- Of course, I’m joking.
- I’m sorry I’m nervous.
Similary, certainty or possibility can be expressed in the intial position:
- Maybe I don’t know what I want.
Adverbs can be used to add or contrast ideas across clauses and sentences, and be placed in various positions in the sentence:
- It doesn’t just help your day, it also helps your brain.
- We’ve never taken a photo of a black hole. However, that may soon change.
Notice the mid positions:
- You already know that.
- There are still some people at the party.
- There’s never been any distance between us.