COMPARATIVE AS+adj+AS

(no)TAN+ADJ+COMO…
Re-write the sentences using ‘as … as’ comparisons. Use ‘not’ when necessary.

1. My brother is twenty years old. Patrick is twenty-five years old.

My brother isn’t as old as Patrick.

2. Australia is big. Canada is bigger.

Australia isn’t as big as Canada.

3. I am very tired. Kevin is also very tired.

I am as tired as Kevin.

4. Iceland is colder than England.

England isn’t as cold as Iceland.

5. This chair is expensive. That chair is also expensive.

This chair is as expensive as that chair.
(also possible) That chair is as expensive as this chair.
Complete the sentences with too… or (not)enough…

1. Can he go into the pub? No, he can't. (old)

He isn’t old enough.
2. Can he pay for his dinner? No, he can't. (money)
He hasn't got enough money.
3. Can he lift the table? Yes, he can. (strong)
He is strong enough.
4. This computer is……………..to do this calculation. (slow)
..too old to do
5. Elaine is………………………….to enter a pub. (young)
…too young to enter
6. This suitcase is…………………………….to carry. (heavy)
…too heavy to carry