Comparatives: The the

This is a very convenient and common construction in English. We use it to

show that one thing depends on another.
e.g. The faster I speak, the more mistakes I make.
The sooner you tell me, the better it will be for both of us.
Form: The + comparative word + (subject+verb), the + comparative (+ subject +verb)
(more/-er/less)

(more/-er/less)

e.g. The more frightening the film (is), the more I enjoy it.
The faster the car(is), the more expensive it is to hire.
The more I know him, the less I like his jokes.
The more chocolates you eat, the fatter you will become.
Sometimes we just use the two comparatives on their own
e.g. the sooner, the better
1. If you start learning young, it will be easier.

The younger you start learning, the easier it will be

2. If we leave soon, well get there earlier
3. If the weather is cold, you use more electricity.
4. If the restaurant is full, the service is worse.
5. If the colour is bright, shell like it more.
6. If you have a lot of money, you can dress better.
7. If a car is big, it uses more petrol.
8. If you get old, you become wiser.
9. If you cook it slowly, it will taste better.
10. If people drive fast, they have more accidents.