Double Comparatives

We use double comparative for comparing things. When we want to describe two interconnected
situations in which a change in either one of them will end up affecting the other. That´s what we
call “Cause and Effect”.
How to form a sentence using the double comparative?

The + (more/less) adjective -er + noun + the + (more/less) adjective -er + noun.

 The larger the house, the higher the tax.

 The more you work, the richer you will get.

 The less I worry, the more relaxed I feel.

Double comparatives are often shortened in spoken English

 When should I start?
The earlier, the better.

Repeated Comparatives
A repeated comparative is when we say the comparative 2 times, we use repeated
comparatives to emphasize what you are saying
Comparative and repeated comparatives, we can use both to compare something, but when
we use repeated comparatives, the sentence is stronger.

 The weather is getting hotter and hotter.

 These books are getting less and less interesting.

 Complete using the correct comparative form in parentheses and use another
comparative you believe is appropriate according to the context of the sentence.

1. The ______ you study, the _______ you'll understand the topic. (long)

2. The ______ you work, the _______ your grades will improve. (hard)

3. The ______ you start saving, the _______ you'll reach your financial goals. (soon)

4. The ______ you practice, the _______ you'll become at playing the piano. (skilled)

5. The ______ it gets, the _______ I want to go swimming. (hot)

6. The ______ you read, the _______ your vocabulary will expand. (much)

7. The ______ you speak, the _______ people will have to listen. (quiet)

8. The ______ you exercise, the _______ you'll feel. (healthy)

9. The ______ the discount, the _______ you'll save on the purchase. (big)

10. The ______ you arrive, the _______ you'll get good seats for the concert. (early)

 Complete the Sentences with Repeated Comparatives

1. Sarah's grades are getting ___________ and ___________. (good)

2. The traffic is becoming ___________ and ___________. (bad)

3. Ana has ___________ and ___________ apples. (few)

4. The prices of electronics are getting ___________ and ___________. (cheap)

5. The concert last night was ___________ and ___________. (loud)

6. Her singing has improved, and she sounds ___________ and ___________. (beautiful)

7. The workload at the office is getting ___________ and ___________. (heavy)

8. This book is becoming ___________ and ___________. (interesting)

 9. As the days pass, the weather is getting ___________ and ___________. (cold)

10. The restaurant's service is getting ___________ and ___________. (slow)

 Rewrite the Sentences using Repeated Comparatives

1. The river is getting deep.

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2. His performance is getting impressive.

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3. The children's laughter is getting loud.

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4. The puzzle is getting difficult.

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5. The sun is getting intense.

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6. Her singing is getting beautiful.

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7. The competition is getting tough.

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8. The car ride is getting long.

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9. The storm is getting strong.

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10. The excitement is getting high.

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  Choose one of the two topics and write an essay explaining why your chosen living
environment is preferable. Use Double Comparatives or Repeated Comparatives (At least
10 lines).

Topic 1: "The Advantages of Living in a City"

Topic 2: "The Benefits of Living in the Countryside"

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