Ch 3

Advanced Comparisons

The more you practise, the better · twice as big · nowhere near as · by far the best

Exercise 1
Choose the correct form
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
The harder you work, _____ you'll do.
2
The days are getting _____ .
3
This flat is _____ as the old one.
4
The sequel was _____ as the first film.
5
She is _____ the fastest runner in the club.
6
Please reply _____ .
7
Cycling is becoming _____ popular in cities.
8
A taxi costs three times _____ as the bus.
Exercise 2
Rewrite the sentence
6 points
Complete the second sentence so it means the same. Use the word in capitals.
1
If you leave early, it's better. (THE) → you leave, the better.
2
The book was much better than the film. (NOWHERE) → The film was good as the book.
3
Our garden is half the size of theirs. (TWICE) → Their garden is ours.
4
Nobody in the team is nearly as good as Ana. (FAR) → Ana is player in the team.
5
Prices keep rising. (MORE) → Things are getting expensive.
6
This year is much warmer than last year. (LIKE) → Last year was as warm as this year.