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Making Comparison with As …..

As
When the things we are comparing are equal in some way, we can use the word “as.”
Notice that “as” appears twice in the comparison.

How it’s done: as + adverb + as

We can use “as” to compare actions. When we do this, we use an adverb -- not an
adjective. The structure as + adverb + as shows a comparison between actions that are
equal in some way.Eexample:

Benji runs as fast as Cody.

Here, two actions are being compared: Benji’s running and Cody’s running. In the
example, the word “fast” acts as an adverb.

subject + verb, then as + adverb + as, then a noun or noun phrase. Example:

We enjoyed the pasta dish as much as the rice dish.

Unequal qualities

In unequal “as” comparisons about the qualities of people, places or things, we use the
word “not.” Example :

Benji is not as playful as Cody.

Notice that “not” comes immediately after the BE verb.

The pasta dish is not as tasty as the rice dish.

Again, the word “not” comes right after the BE verb.

To express unequal comparisons between actions, the auxiliary verb “do” is needed.
The negative form would be “do not” “does not” or the past tense “did not.”

We did not (didn’t) enjoy the pasta dish as much as the rice dish.

Benji does not (doesn’t) run as fast as Cody.


Making Comparison with As ….. As

1) Canada is big. Australia is bigger.


Canada isn’t as bigger as Australia.

2) Kevin is tired. Jack is also tired.

3) Rosa’s house is modern. Lily’s house is also modern.

4) Peter and David are both educated.

5) Dogs and cats are pet animals.

6) My brother is twenty years old. Patrick is twenty five years old.

7) Monica’s cat is fluffy. Danisa’s cat is fluffier.

8) Iceland is colder than England.

9) I think action movies are more interesting than comedies.

10) Andrew is lazier than Wendy.

11) Susan is hard-working. Her sister is more hardworking.

12) My father is taller than me.


Making Comparison with As ….. As
Look at the picture.
Make 2 (two) equal comparison sentences and (2) unequal comparison
sentences.

1)
2)
3)
4)
Look at the picture.
Make a lot of equal comparison sentences and unequal comparison
sentences.
Making Comparison with As ….. As

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