Froggy Jumps Modifying comparisonsOnline version There are several different ways to compare things in English. by Johanna Chapellez 1 Her cake was______________ the best she ever baked a way b by far c just 2 Lisa is ________________ more famous than Jenny a almost b just c a whole lot 3 Marcos is _____________ as tall as his older brother James a a little b by far c nowhere near 4 It's really difficult to choose between them. I think this one is a _________ cheaper a a bit b just c nearly 5 Walking isn't nearly _______________ taking a bus a the best b as fast as c easier than 6 Our new dishwasher is _____ better than the old one. This one has more capacity and technology than the old one. a almost b about c way 7 The reservoir is ______ emptier than it used to be 50 years ago. a nowhere near as b roughly c far 8 Coastal areas are ________ less fertile than inland areas. a amost b considerably c nothing like 9 Car prices are ______ as high as they once were. Nowadays, no one can afford them. a nowhere near b higher and higher c nearly 10 The temperature has improved, but only slightly. It's ____ yesterday. a much colder b not quite as cold as c much warmer
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