We use several different structures to make comparisons. Positive adjectives are used in the structure as…as. Before ‘than’, we use a comparative adjective.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate comparative structure.
1. The baby doesn’t look much ……………….. you.
As is a conjunction. It should be followed by a clause. Like is a preposition. It is followed by a noun.
2. Her eyes are not at all the same color ………………. yours.
Note the pattern 'same...as'.
3. I earn as much money ……………….. you.
Note the pattern 'as...as'.
4. It was ………………….. than I thought.
5. The car is running ………………… since it had a service.
6. You are ……………….. annoying person in the whole neighborhood.
7. She is ………………….. than her sister.
8. I have got ……………….. than I used to have.
9. I want to spend ...................... working.
Answers
1. The baby doesn’t look much like you.
2. Her eyes are not at all the same color as yours.
3. I earn as much money as you.
4. It was more expensive than I thought.
5. The car is running faster since it had a service.
6. You are the most annoying person in the whole neighborhood.
7. She is less pretty than her sister.
8. I have got less energy than I used to have.
9. I want to spend the least possible time working.
