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Grammar reference

Comparatives

As ... As and Not As ... As

Equality and inequality.

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Explanation

Use as plus adjective plus as for equality and not as plus adjective plus as for inequality. The second as introduces the comparison. Add nearly, just or twice before the first as to grade the comparison.

Examples

  • The new studio is as large as the old one.
  • This route is not as scenic as the coast road.
  • She earns twice as much as I do.

Common mistakes

  • The studio is so large as the old one.

    The studio is as large as the old one.

    Equality uses as, not so, in affirmative sentences.

  • This route is not so scenic than the coast road.

    This route is not as scenic as the coast road.

    As pairs with as.

  • She earns twice so much as I do.

    She earns twice as much as I do.

    Multipliers take as.

More Comparatives

Comparatives and Superlatives

Forming -er, -est, more and most.

Grading Comparisons

Much, far, slightly, by far and the definite article.

Parallel Comparison and Comparison of Nouns

Comparing like with like.