ESL Grammar

You can also say that something is “not as [adjective] as” something else. This is the opposite of “more [adjective].”

• The elephant is bigger than the mouse.
  • The mouse is not as big as the elephant.

• Your test score is better than mine.
  • My test score is not as good as yours.

Use “not as [adjective] as” to rewrite the following sentences:

1. John is taller than Stu.

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2. China is bigger than Taiwan.

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3. Randy’s cell phone is newer than mine.

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4. I think that history is more interesting than science.

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5. Black and white movies are worse than color movies.

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6. Apples are healthier than candy.

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7. Dogs are noisier than cats.

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