EXERCISE 2. Comparisons with AS... AS. (Chart 9-1)
Directions: Complete the sentences with one of the following:. just as
almost aslnot quite as
not nearly as
PART I. Compare the fullness of the glasses.
- Glass 4 is a\wost as/*& qlii(te as full as glass 2.
- Glass 3 is full as glass 2.
- Glass 1 is full as glass 2.
~m U. Compare the boxes. - Box B is big as Box A. , I,
- Box E is big as Box A.
- Box C is big as Box B. r,'
- Box E is big as Box D.
0 EXERCISE 3. Cornparlsons with AS.. .AS. (Chart 9-1)
Directions: Using the given words, complete the sentences with as... as. Use a negative
verb if appropriate. I< ,, ,
- a housefly and an ant
A a+ 'sh't L (qu. ~tel as big as a housefly
. 2. a lion and a tiger
A lie* is f& as dangerous and wild as
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