When comparing the attributes of two things, we use a standard set of constructions.

WHEN ATTRIBUTES ARE EQUAL

Comparing equal attributes is simple. To compare the attributes of two things that are equal, we use

the pattern:

as + adjective describing the attribute + as

EXAMPLES

Tom is as tall as his brother.

I am as hungry as you are.

Sally is as nice as Jane.

WHEN ATTRIBUTES ARE NOT EQUAL

When the two attributes are not equal, there are three constructions with equivalent meanings.

Either use the pattern:

not as + adjective describing the attribute + as

Or use the pattern:

less + adjective describing the attribute + than : This construction is more frequent with some

adjectives than with others.

Or use the pattern:

comparative adjective + than : This construction may require changing the order of the phrase or

using the opposing adjective.

EXAMPLES

Mont Blanc is not as high as Mount Everest.

Mont Blanc is less high than Mount Everest.

Mont Blanc is lower than Mount Everest.

Mount Everest is higher than Mont Blanc.

Norway is not as sunny as Thailand.

Norway is less sunny than Thailand.

Thailand is sunnier than Norway.

Norway is cloudier than Thailand.

Comparative Adjectives As [Adjective] As (1)

To say that 2 things are the same, you use as [adjective] as.

My car is big.

Your car is big, too.

My car is as big as yours.

Jake is 14 years old.

Keith is 14 years old,too.

Keith is as old as Jake.

Read the sentences below, then write a sentence using as [adjective] as.

1. Danas dog is cute.

Jamies dog is cute, too.

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2. Chris is responsible.

His brother is responsible, too.

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3. Sandras test score is good.

Tinas test score is good, too.

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4. Joe is 26 years old.

Paulina is 26 years old, too.

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5. Ryan can run fast.

Linda can run fast, too.

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6. I think history books are interesting.

I think comic books are interesting, too.

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