4 Check that you understand the words in the box. They are words which we frequently use with comparative adjectives to modify them. Then choose the correct alternative: a bit, a lot, far, much, slightly. 1) Watching TV is far/a bit more popular as a hobby than writing poetry. 2) Jack Black (1m 68cm) is much/slightly taller than Daniel Radcliffe (1m 65cm). 3) For most people, watching football on TV is a lot/a bit more exciting than watching yoga. 4) The programme lasted 60 minutes. It was far/a bit longer than normal, because it usually lasts 55 minutes.

1. Watching TV is far more popular as a hobby than writing poetry.
2. Jack Black is slightly taller than Daniel Radcliffe.
3. For most people, watching football on TV is a lot more exciting than watching yoga.
4. The programme was a bit longer than normal, because it usually lasts 55 minutes.

Far and a lot show a large difference; slightly and a bit show a small difference.