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Modifying comparatives and superlatives

Comparatives
much/a lot/far/a little/a bit/slightly + comparative adjective
e.g. They are a lot + more expensive + than my shoes.
Superlatives
by far/easily/nearly + superlative adjective
e.g. It was by far + the cheapest hotel in the town.
Same/similar degrees
as…as/not as…as/just
e.g. Her meals are as + delicious + as mine.
Other ways to compare
exactly the same as/very similar to/different from (without using an adjective)
e.g. Derek’s bike is very similar to Carl’s. (no adjective)

Modifying comparatives and superlatives

Comparatives much/a lot/far/a little/a bit/slightly + comparative adjective

Superlatives by far/easily/nearly + superlative adjective

A. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets.

1. Terrance thought the Amazon was than New York city. (good)
2. New York was than the Amazon rainforest. (diverse)
3. It was in New York city. (cold)
4. The art museum was just as as it was before. (interesting)
5. New York city isn’t as as the Amazon rainforest. (far)

6. Janet thought New York city had become than it was before. (busy)

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