Do you know when to use "high"? How about "tall"? In this lesson, you will learn what the difference is between these two adjectives and how to use them accurately. There are two short exercises for you to practise at the end of the lesson. * Sometimes these adjectives can be used interchangeably. HIGH 🔸 We use "high" to measure the distance from the bottom to the top. 🔸 We use it to describe: mountains, statues, towers, walls, fence, buildings, etc. 🔸 We use "high" to describe things that are a long way above the ground. 🔸 Buildings can be "high" or "tall". (Both are correct.) Examples:
❗️ Don't use "high" to talk about people. Use "tall". TALL 🔸 We use "tall" when a person, building, tree, etc. has a greater than average height. 🔸 We use it to describe: people, trees, plants, grass, buildings and parts of buildings. 🔸 We use "tall" to describe things that are high and thin. 🔸 Buildings can be "high" or "tall". (Both are correct.) Examples:
❗️ Don't use "tall" to talk about mountains or walls. Use "high". Exercise 1 Is it high or is it tall?
Answers: 1; tall; 2. high/tall; 3. high; 4. tall; 5. tall; 6. tall. 7. high; 8. high/tall; 9. tall; 10. tall; Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with high or tall. Use the comparative or superlative form of each adjective where necessary.
Answers: 1. high; 2. tall; 3. high; 4. tall; 5. highest/tallest; 6. highest; 7. taller; 8. tall; 9. high; 10. tallest; Other lessons: Confusing words: Come vs. Go Confusing words: Bring vs. Take Confusing words in English: Famous vs. Popular Confusing words in English: Fast, Quick or Quickly Confusing words in English: Slow vs. Slowly Please LIKE and SHARE with friends! DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS?Our lessons are engaging and encourage students to speak more on a specific topic.
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