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comparatives, superlatives, as…as

comparatives, superlatives, as…as. comparatives, superlatives, as…as. To compare two things, use: a comparative adjective/adverb + than Boxing is more dangerous than rugby. I can run faster than you. To express maximums or minimums, use: the + a superlative adjective/adverb

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  1. comparatives, superlatives, as…as

  2. comparatives, superlatives, as…as

  3. To compare two things, use: • a comparative adjective/adverb + than Boxing is more dangerous than rugby. I can run faster than you. To express maximums or minimums, use: • the+ a superlative adjective/adverb She’s the tallest / most exciting player in the team. She plays the best. To say that two things are the same, use: • as+ adjective/adverb + as Our team is as good as yours. He can play as well as me. • the same as My racket is the same asyours.

  4. I think swimming is (relaxing) than jogging. • The new sports centre is much (good) than the old one. • It was the (big) crowd of the season. • I’m much (fit) than I used to be. • One of the (easy) sports to do is cycling. • Cross-country skiing is (tiring) than normal skiing. • It was the (exciting) match I’ve ever seen.

  5. Compare the following using not as …as • motor racing/motorcycling (dangerous) • live sport/sport on TV (exciting) • golf/cycling (boring to watch) • swimming/aerobics (good for you) • watching sport/doing sport (enjoyable) • squash/tennis (tiring) • being a player/being a coach (difficult) • winning/taking part (important)

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