Adverb clause of comparison Exercise

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Adverb clauses of comparison are of two types:
1. Adverb clauses of comparison of degree

2. Adverb clauses of comparison of manner

Adverb clauses of comparison of degree are introduced by the subordinating conjunction than or by the relative adverb as.

In most cases the verb of the adverb clause of comparison of degree is not expressed. In such cases, we are more likely to use an object pronoun after than.

  • Nobody loves you more than me. OR Nobody loves you more than I do.
  • I earn more than he does. OR I earn more than him.
  • You are not more intelligent than him. OR You are not more intelligent than he is.

Adverb clauses of comparison of manner are introduced by the relative adverb as.

  • You may do as you please.
  • It all ended as we expected.
  • As you have made your bed so you must lie on it.

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1She is older than ...............
Select 2 answers.
2She looks older than ...............
Select 2 answers.
3He earns more money ............... me.
4I am ............... than you.
5We are ............... than our neighbors.
6She is ............... than her sisters.
7He runs ............... than you.
8He is ............... stupid as he is lazy.
9Nobody loves you more than ...............
Select 2 answers.
10I earn more than ............... does.