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Two comparatives together
ADJECTIVES WITH MODIFIERS
Modifiers can go before comparatives
to make comparisons stronger or weaker.
Two comparatives can be used together in a sentence
Modifier See also:
Comparative to show the effect of an action. They are also used Comparative adjectives 94
to show that something is changing.
COMPARATIVES SHOWING CAUSE AND EFFECT
These modifiers mean there
is a big difference between Pairing two phrases that use comparative adjectives is a
the things you are comparing. These modifiers mean there is only a small way of making comparisons that show cause and effect.
difference between the things you are comparing.
Implies that training results
in getting stronger.
Form long comparatives by putting
With long comparatives, the “more” before the adjective.
modifier goes before “more.”
FURTHER EXAMPLES
FURTHER EXAMPLES
HOW TO FORM
COMMON MISTAKES USING “VERY” WITH COMPARATIVES
It is incorrect to modify “THE” COMPARATIVE SUBJECT VERB COMMA “THE” COMPARATIVE SUBJECT VERB
EXPRESSION
EXPRESSION
comparatives with “very.”
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