English Teaching

Sunday, February 02, 2014

If a big difference exists
far + comparative + than
nowhere near as + adjective + as
considerably + comparative + than
not nearly as + adjective + as
a great deal + comparative + than
twice/ten times as + adjective + as
get more and more + adjective

If a small difference exists
almost as + adjective + as
nearly as + adjective + as
slightly + comparative + than
not quite as + adjective + as

If no difference exists
as + adjective + as
not any + comparative + than
no + comparative + than