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Inductive Grammar Chart

(Unit 9, page 102) GRAMMAR. Comparisons with as as

Look at these statements with as as.

a. The new speakers are as good as the old ones.

The iFriend has just as many new features as the F40.

b. The ZetaB has almost as much memory as the Panasox, but its a lot cheaper.

c. Our new air printer isnt as noisy as the old one.

The G4 doesnt cost quite as much as the Z90.

And it doesn't have nearly as many problems as the Z90.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .

Answer the following questions. Write the correct letters or fill in the blanks.

1. Which group of statement(s) indicates that two things are equal or the same? _____

2. Which group of statement(s) indicates that two things are different? _____

3. Which group of statement(s) indicates that two things are very similar but not exactly

the same? _____

4. What adverbs can be used with as . . . as comparisons?

____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

The old monitor was great. But the new one is just as good.

Have you seen Carl's new laptop? Mine isn't nearly as nice.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .

Complete this grammar rule. Circle the correct word.

You (can / cannot) use shortened statements with as when the meaning is clear.