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COMPARATIVE + THAN

February 18th, 2010 No comments

To compare the difference between two people, things or events.

Examples

  • Mt. Everest is higher than Mt. Blanc.
  • Thailand is sunnier than Norway.
  • A car is more expensive than a bicycle.
  • Albert is more intelligent than Arthur.
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NOT AS + ADJECTIVE + AS

February 18th, 2010 No comments

Difference can also be shown by using not so/as …as:

Examples

  • Mont Blanc is not as high as Mount Everest
  • Norway is not as sunny as Thailand
  • A bicycle is not as expensive as a car
  • Arthur is not as intelligent as Albert
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