265
A comparative can be
repeated to show that
something is changing.
This expression
emphasizes the change,
and is often used to
describe extremes.In two comparatives that go with
with long adjectives, “more” is
repeated but the adjective is not.FURTHER EXAMPLES
FURTHER EXAMPLES
COMPARATIVES SHOWING CHANGE
LONG COMPARATIVES SHOWING CHANGE
The repetition emphasizes
that the change is continuing.“More” is repeated. The adjective is only used
once, after the second “more.”“And” goes between the
repeated comparatives.263-265_Unit_95_Two_Comparatives.indd 265 25/07/2016 11:12