GRAMMAR BANK

5A

A Write sentences with a comparative adjective or adverb + than

1. Modern computer are much faster than the early ones

2. My sister is taller than me
3. I’m busier this week than last week
4. San Francisco is farther from los Angeles than San Diego
5. I thought the third men in black movie was worse than the first two
6. Manchester united played better than arsenal
7. The history exam was harder than the math
8. My new job is more boring than my old one
9. My new apartment is bigger than my old one
10. I’m not lazy-I just work more slowly than you

b. Rewrite the sentences so they mean the same. Use as ... as

James is stronger than Clive.

Clive isn't as strong as James.
1. Adam is shorter than Jerry.
Jerry isn't as short as Adam.
2. Your bag is nicer than mine.
My bag isn't as nice as yours.
3. Tokyo is bigger than London.
London isn’t as big as Tokyo.
4. Tennis is more popular than volleyball.
Volleyball isn’t as popular as Tennis.
5. Children learn languages faster than adults.
Adults don’t learn languages as fast as children.
6. 1 work harder than you.
You don't work as hard as me.
7. The Lakers played better than the Knicks.
The Knicks didn't