Comparative of equality
Use of comparatives of equality & inequality with all adjective forms
Dialogue:
Steve: Who are these two boys?
Jennifer: They are my brothers.
Steve: What are their names?
Jennifer: This is Paul and this is Peter.
Steve: Incredible! Paul is as tall and slim as Peter.
Jennifer: Yes, they are twins.
Steve: Is Paul as intelligent as Peter?
Jennifer: No, Peter is not as intelligent as Paul but he is as handsome.
Steve: Oh! yes, you are right.
Steve is as tall, slim and handsome as Paul, but he is not as intelligent (as him). (his brother Steve).
- To say that things are equal /similar /the same:
- We use the pattern... as + adjective (short / long / irregular) + as ...
- To say that things aren’t equal/they are different:
- We use the pattern...not as + adjective (short / long / irregular) + as …
- We keep the same form if the adjective is short, long, or irregular.
Comparing similarities / equalities with all forms:
1. Affirmative form:
- subject + to be + as + adjective + as + compared
He is as smart as his brother
2. Interrogative form:
- to be + subject + as + adjective + as + compared?
Is he as smart as his brother?
3. Negative form:
- subject + to be + not + as + adjective + as + compared
He is not as tall as his brother