Exercises

Unit 106 · Comparative 2 (much better / any better etc.)

106.1

Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences

Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences•Use much•Use than where necessary

1The problem is much more serious than we thought at first. (much / serious)(Example)

This bag is too small. I need something . (much / big)

I liked the museum. It was I expected. (a lot / interesting)

It was very hot yesterday. Today it’s . (a little / cool)

I’m afraid the problem is it seems. (far / complicated)

You’re driving too fast. Can you drive ? (a bit / slowly)

I thought he was younger than me, but in fact he’s . (slightly / old)

106.2

Complete the sentences using any / no + comparative

Complete the sentences using any•Use than where necessary

1I’ve waited long enough. I’m not waiting any longer .(Example)

I’m sorry I’m a bit late, but I couldn’t get here .

This shop isn’t expensive. The prices are anywhere else.

I need to stop for a rest. I can’t walk .

The tr affic isn’t especially bad today. It’s usual.

106.3

Complete the sentences using … and … (see Section C)

Complete the sentences using•Section•C

1It’s getting more and more difficult to find a job. (difficult)(Example)

That hole in your sweater is getting . (big)

I waited for my interview and became . (nervous)

As the day went on, the weather got . (bad)

Health care is becoming . (expensive)

Since Anna went to Canada, her English has got . (good)

These days I travel a lot. I’m spending away from home. (time)

106.4

Complete the sentences using the … the …

Complete•the•sentences•using•the•…•the•…•.

1You learn things more easily when you’re young. The younger you are , the easier it is to learn.(Example)

It’s hard to concentrate when you’re tired. The more tired you are, the .

We should decide what to do as soon as possible. The , the better.

I know more, but I understand less. The , the less I understand.

If you use more electricity, your bill will be higher. The more electricity you use, .

Kate had to wait a long time and became more and more impatient. The , the more .

106.5

Use the words on the right to complete the sentences

Use•the•words•on•the•right•to•complete•the•sentences.

1I like to travel light. The less luggage, the better.(Example)

The problem is getting and more serious.

The more time I have, the it takes me to do things.

I’m walking as fast as I can. I can’t walk faster.

The higher your income, more tax you have to pay.

I’m surprised Anna is only 25. I thought she was .

Jane’s sister is a nurse.

I was a little late. The journey took longer than I expected.

Applications for the job must be received later than 15 April.

Don’t tell him anything. The he knows, the . any better elder less less longer more no older slightly the

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