1. 73 Comparative phrases and clauses First exercise
Complete each sentence with an adjective/noun pair from the box. Use not as +
adj + a/an + noun + as (as in 1) or as + adj + a/an + noun + as (2).
It is often said that the hyena is aggressive, but in
fact it is not as vicious an animal as many people
believe.
Although she is 3 years younger, she is almost as good
a tennis player as her brother, and she certainly hits
the ball harder.
crazy – idea difficult – examination vicious – animal
excellent – student good – tennis player important – decision
peaceful – place serious – injury spicy – curry
uncomfortable – chair well-behaved – child widespread - problem
1 I was dreading Maths, but it was
I thought it might be.
2 The recent outbreak of food poisoning in the country is certainly
serious, although it is has
been suggested in the media.
3 When I fell awkwardly it felt like I had broken my ankle, but
fortunately it was I first
thought.
4 During my lunch breaks I usually go into the park and read. It is
it is possible to find in the
city.
5 Khalid is I have taught in all
my time as a teacher.
6 Powering car engines with water rather than petrol is
it might sound, and scientists
have already produced a prototype.
7 Think carefully before accepting the job. It is probably
you will ever have to make.
8 When I sat down I found it was
it looked.
9 It was I had ever eaten and I
had to drink lots of water with it.
10 Dorothy was always very polite and
any parent could wish for.
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