LESSON 6 COMPARISON OF EQUALITY I.GRAMMAR 1.1. STRUCTURE
The comparison of equality is used to compare two people or things that are equal in
quantity or characteristics. The structure is as + adjective / adverbs + as.
The new machine is as expensive as the old one.
The order was shipped as quickly as possible to the customer.
Please respond to this e-mail as promptly as you can.
Notes: not as / so …. as … is used to express that one person or thing is not equal to the other.
My report is not as / so comprehensive as yours.
1.2. A quantifier must be used in the comparison of equality in the structure as +
many / much / few / little + noun + as.
I ate as many potato chips as you did.
Please complete as much information as possible.
The quantifier many / much must be used before the nouns in the comparison of
equality because the structure as + noun + as is incorrect.
1.3. Another form of the comparison of equality is the structure the same (+noun) + as.
Nelly has the same dress as I do.
Nelly’s dress is the same as mine.
1.4. Some adverbs that can modify adjectives or adverbs in the comparison of
equality are nearly, almost, just.
The book, the second in a series, is as exciting as the first nearly .
1.5. Choose the correct option in brackets for each sentence.
1. The new printer is as (*effective / effectively) as the old one.
2. His suggestion was as (creatively / * ) as mine. creative
3. They are as (*qualified / qualify) as Mr. Armstrong for this work.
4. The plan is going as (smooth / * ) as we thought. smoothly
5. Mr. Thomson entered the meeting room as (quiet / *quietly) as he could.
6. Please deal with these customer complaints as (fastly / *fast) as you can. KEY: 1. effective 2. creative 3. qualified 4. smoothly 5. quietly 6. fast
1.6. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
1. You should hand in the sales report to the boss as _________ as possible. A. quick *B. quickly C. quicker D. quickest
2. This year’s salary increase is as __________ as that of last year. A. largely B. larger C. largest *D. large
3. The upgraded computers run as __________ as the new ones. A. *efficiently
B. more efficiently C. efficient D. efficiency
4. Studies have proven that laborers work twice _________ hours on average as
skilled professionals in any field. A. as much B. more *C. as many D. more than
5. In order to serve you best, we ask that you take the time to fill our
questionnaire in ________ detail as possible. A. as B. more *C. as much D. as many
6. At this firm, young, motivated candidates who show enthusiasm have
_________ value as experienced professionals. A. a lot B. also *C. as much D. as many
7. Piles of old newspapers must be stacked and tied as _________ as possible
before being loaded into the truck and brought to the plant. A. tight B. tighter *C. tightly D. tightest
8. All persons who wish to register for the Skills in Marketing Workshop must
sign up at the main office ___________ possible. A. *as soon as B. as long as C. as much as D. as many as
9. You can take ___________ booklets as you need. A. as much as B. as many as *C. as many D. a lot of
10. He speaks English ___________ Elaine. A. as good as *B. as well as C. as much as D. as many as KEY 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. B
Questions 11 through 13 refer to the following e-mail. To: Alexandra Piaskovsky
From: Lorenzo Sandoval, Finance Events, InC. < lorenzo_452@financeevents.com >
Subject: Annual Stockbroker Convention Dear Ms. Piaskovsky,
This year's convention will be held at the Sunriver Resort on San Domingo Island. All
rooms will have an (11)________view of the surrounding landscape.
11. A. obvious B. objective * C. extraordinary D. adhesive
The resort also offers guests a wonderful variety of (12)_____________ including a large
12.*A. attractions B. intervals C. exchanges D. finances
swimming pool, great spa, and massage facilities. For convention attendees, we urge
you to extend your stay and enjoy the amenities. Because the resort is likely to be very
crowded, you need to consider reserving _______(13) as possible.
13. A. as fast *B. as soon C. as long D. so soon
Please email to Finance Events, InC. right away to organize your registration,
transportation, and accommodations. Yours sincerely, Lorenzo Sandoval, Finance Events, InC.