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GRAMMAR

LESSON 5:

Comparatives 3

Goal

I can use comparatives with as…as.

Grammar Point

Read the grammar point with your tutor.

Use as…as with adjectives and adverbs to compare two people, groups, or things.

  • To say that two people, groups, or things have similar qualities, the form is [be-verb] + as + [adjective] + as.

SIMILAR

be as expensive as

be as cute as

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The hamburger is as expensive as the cheeseburger.

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My pet is as cute as your pet.

  • To say that two people, groups, or things have different qualities, the form is [negative be-verb] + as + [adjective] + as.

DIFFERENT

be not as expensive as

be not as cute as

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The hamburger isn’t as expensive as the cheeseburger.

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My pet isn’t as cute as your pet.

  • To say that two people, groups, or things do things similarly, the form is [do-verb] + as + [adverb] + as.

SIMILAR

run as fast as

dance as well as

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Anna runs as fast as Dan.

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Kevin dances as well as Sarah.

  • To say that two people, groups, or things do things differently, the form is [negative do-verb] + as + [adverb] + as.

DIFFERENT

not run as fast as

not dance as well as

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Anna doesn’t run as fast as Dan.

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Kevin’s dad doesn’t dance as well as Sarah.

  • After the second as, you can use a noun by itself or a noun with a verb. The meaning does not change. When using a do-verb, it is common to replace the original verb with do.

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I’m as funny as my brother.

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I’m as funny as my brother is.

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I’m as funny as my brothers.

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I’m as funny as my brothers are.

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My dad cooks as much as my mom.

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My dad cooks as much as my mom does.

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My dad cooked as much as my mom.

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My dad cooked as much as my mom did.

  • You can also use a pronoun after the second as. Both the subject and object forms of pronouns are grammatically acceptable.* There is no difference in their meaning, but the subject form tends to sound more formal.

*some native speakers may feel that subject forms are more correct

SUBJECT FORM

OBJECT FORM

I

me

you

you

he

him

she

her

it

it

we

us

they

them

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I’m as funny as him.

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I’m as funny as he(formal)

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My dad cooks as much as her.

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My dad cooks as much as she(formal)

Be careful: You cannot use the object form of a pronoun with a verb after the second as. Drop the verb or use the subject form instead.

I’m as funny as him is.

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I’m as funny as him.

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I’m as funny as he is.

My dad cooks as much as her does.

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My dad cooks as much as her.

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My dad cooks as much as she does.

Sentence Builder

Build new sentences using the grammar point, the original sentences, and the words in parentheses. The form of some words may need to be changed.
Build new sentences using the grammar point, the original sentences, and the words in parentheses. The form of some words may need to be changed.
ex

I sing as well as my friends do.

(Jessica)
   I sing as well as Jessica does   .
(they)
   I sing as well as they do   .
  • Karen isn’t as nice as her sister is.

(you)
                            .
(Dave and Eric)
                            .
  • James studied as little as his friends did.

(hard)
                            .
(much)
                            .
  • He doesn’t go to bed as early as her.

(his roommate)
                            .
(I)
                            .
  • Her new movie is as funny as her last movie.

(interesting)
                            .
(good)
                            .
  • My dad doesn’t drive as carefully as my mom.

(fast)
                            .
(slowly)
                            .

Practice

Make sentences using the grammar point, the words, and the picture clues. The form of some words may need to be changed, and more than one answer may be possible.

ex

Alice vs. Jack: cook well

Jack doesn’t cook as well as Alice (does).
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Alice vs. Jack: cook well

Jack doesn’t cook as well as Alice (does).
  • he vs. she: run fast

  • Eric’s apartment vs. Sarah’s apartment: be expensive

  • Tim vs. Paula: eat quickly

  • the green curry vs. the mabo-dofu: be spicy

  • she vs. he: talk quietly

  • my cat vs. my dog: jump high

  • the tacos vs. the burgers: be good

  • Kevin vs. Gina: drink a lot

  • Sky Queen vs. Sky Spies: be good

  • he vs. they: be friendly

Q&A

Answer the questions using the grammar point and your own information.
  • you vs. your best friend: Do you both sing well?

  • Sky Tree Tower vs. Osaka Castle: For you, are they both close?

  • you vs. your best friend in high school: Did you both study hard?

  • you vs. your friends: Do you all speak English well?

  • Japanese TV shows vs. American TV shows: In your opinion, are they both interesting?

  • your mom vs. your dad: Do they both cook well?

  • you vs. your best friend in high school: Were you both popular?

  • you vs. your best friend: Do you both eat junk food a lot?

  • your mom vs. your dad: Do they both work hard?

  • you vs. your best friend: Are you both funny?