MANDATORY ACTIVITY 2-ANSWER KEY

NAME: Yoel Trillo Herrera

PRACTISE COMPARISON BY COMPLETING THE SECOND
SENTENCE SO THAT THEY HAVE A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE
FIRST. (Two points each)
1. The suitcase for my trip to Europe is more expensive than I had
expected.
As
The suitcase for my trip to Europe is as expensive as I had
expected.
2. Luis is taller than his sister.
NOT
Luis is not shorter than his sister.
3. It takes much more time to travel by train than by plane.
LOT
Travelling by train takes a lot time than traveling by plane.
4. That model is 40, I thought she was younger.
AS
That model is . I thought.
5. The Beatles are thought by many people to be among the worlds
best pop groups.
THAT
Many people the worlds best pop groups were
The Beatles.
6. This outrageous dress cost a bit more than my last elegant one.
WAS
This outrageous dress . than my last elegant
one.
7. These trousers are the cheapest Ive found.
EXPENSIVE

These trousers are the least expensive of all the ones Ive found.
8. Nina Richi is an extraordinary talented designer.
MOST
Nina Richi is one of the most talented designer in the world.
9. I preferred you when you were slimmer
PLUMP
I preferred you when you werent as plump as you are now.
10. I expected clothes designing to be easier than it actually was.
NOT
Clothes designing is not as easy as. I had expected.