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Theory
comparisons are used to compare element(s) with one or more other elements
comparison | structure |
more … than | plus … [adj/adv] … que |
as … as | aussi … [adj/adv] … que |
less … than | moins … [adj/adv] … que |
not as … as | ne…pas aussi… [adj/adv] … que |
examples
more … than
Bill Gates is more intelligent than a mechatronic robot
➔ Bill Gates est plus intelligent qu’un robot mécatronique
as … as
Flying a flying car is as interesting as driving a drone with wheels
➔ Piloter une voiture volante est aussi intéressant que conduire un drone avec des roues
less … than
Krawat invests less time and energy changing the world than Brakah
➔ Krawat investit moins de temps et d’énergie à changer le monde que Brakah
not as … as
Catalysts are not as expensive as water turbines
➔ Les catalyseurs ne sont pas aussi coûteux que les turbines hydrauliques
Exercises
Results
- #1. this is not as fun as I thought
#2. she is faster than me
#3. the situation is as interesting as before
#4. this pork ice cream is not as good as planned
#5. this is less important than that
#6. Robotron 4000 is more powerful than Robotron 5000
#7. strangely, a truth isn't as appealing as a lie
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Results
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#1. this is not as fun as I thought
#2. she is faster than me
#3. the situation is as interesting as before
#4. this pork ice cream is not as good as planned
#5. this is less important than that
#6. Robotron 4000 is more powerful than Robotron 5000
#7. strangely, a truth isn't as appealing as a lie
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