As ... as, double comparatives, fewer/less, and adjectives that cannot be compared. · about 14 minutes
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What is it? Beyond -er and -est there are several ways to compare: as ... as (equal), not as ... as (less), the ... the ... (changing together), and logical rules - fewer/less, comparing like with like, and not comparing absolute adjectives such as *unique*.
Why does it matter? Careful comparisons are precise and persuasive, and faulty comparisons are among the most common errors in exam answers and advertisements.
Where do we use it? "The more you read, the better you write." "This phone is not as expensive as that one." "The climate of Shimla is cooler than that of Delhi."
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