Comparatives And Superlatives Worksheet With Answer Key Page 7
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28Completing Comparisons
8.3
1. You can use an object pronoun to complete a
Ed is six feet tall. Bob is taller than him.
comparison. But in more formal speaking and
Object Pronoun
writing, use a subject pronoun + an auxiliary
Ed is six feet tall. Bob is taller than
he
is.
verb.
Subject Pronoun + Aux. Verb
2. Use an auxiliary verb after than. Do not repeat
✓
Ana runs faster
than
Pat
does.
the main verb.
✗
Ana runs faster than Pat runs.
3. A possessive noun or possessive pronoun can
My car was more expensive
than
Ellen’s.
be used after than.
My car was more expensive
than
hers.
4. If the comparison is clear, than and the second
Nowadays, smart phones are cheaper.
part of the comparison are not necessary.
Be careful!
5.
Use than, not then, in a comparison.
✓
I work harder
than
I used to.
✗
I work harder then I used to.
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Circle the correct word(s) to complete each sentence.
1. My computer is more efficient than your / than yours.
2. The white coat is warmer then / than the gray one.
3. Ellen buys nicer clothes than I do / than I am.
4. Cars are expensive, but houses are more expensive / more expensive than.
5. Does your new stereo play music more loudly than your old one was / did?
6. Harry’s motorcycle is newer than my / mine.
7. Cho’s package arrived more quickly than Kelly’s did / than Kelly’s was.
8. Dave is 27 years old. His sister is older than he is / than he does.
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Complete each comparison using the information in parentheses. Do not repeat the
same noun.
than mine (is)
1. Irina’s car is bigger
(my car).
2. Tom takes better photos
(his father).
3. Miguel’s suit is more fashionable
(Chad’s suit).
4. You finished your shopping more quickly
(she).
5. Jeff’s kitchen is larger
(our kitchen).
6. This printer prints more quickly
(your printer).
7. My apartment is more comfortable
(their apartment).
8. Alison studies harder
(her sister).
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