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2. COMPARISONS: -er than/more… than Gaining weight is more fun than losing weight. Bananas are cheaper than apples. Getting in shape is harder than it looks. Overdoing something is more dangerous than not doing it at all. A day of swimming at the beach is nicer than a day of working in the office. An apple has more sugar than a potato. 9 Examples NOT AS … AS examples practice -ER THAN/MORE… THAN examples practice

3. COMPARISONS: -er than/more… than 9 Example: My diet is more balanced than last year. Use the comparative form -er than/more… than to make a sentence. Practice balanced calories guilt nutrients germs NOT AS … AS examples practice -ER THAN/MORE… THAN examples practice

4. COMPARISONS: Not as… as 9 Losing weight is not as easy as gaining it. Getting into shape is not as annoying as it seems. Controlling my cravings is not as difficult as it used to be. Eating with the wrong hand is not as silly as you might think. I’m not as interested in talking as I am in eating. She’s not as worried about the taste as she is about the portion. Examples NOT AS … AS examples practice -ER THAN/MORE… THAN examples practice

5. COMPARISONS: Not as… as 9 Practice Example: It is not as difficult to have a balanced diet as you think. Use the comparative form not as… as to make a sentence. balanced diet calories lose weight take vitamins seconds NOT AS … AS examples practice -ER THAN/MORE… THAN examples practice