Understanding Comparisons with 'as...as'

This video tutorial teaches how to use 'as...as...' for making comparisons in English. It covers comparisons of equality and inequality using adjectives, nouns, and adverbs. The video also explores advanced patterns like clauses and similes, and highlights common errors to avoid. Through examples and dialogues, learners can understand and practice these grammatical structures effectively.

What is the primary purpose of using 'as...as' in comparisons?

• To compare two things as being unequal

• To compare two things as being equal

• To compare two things as being similar

• To compare two things as being different

Which sentence correctly uses 'as...adj...as' to show equality?

• My cat is faster than a cheetah.

• My cat is as fast as a cheetah.

• My cat is as fast than a cheetah.

• My cat is as faster as a cheetah.

How would you express inequality using 'as...adj...as'?

• Use a comparative adjective

• Use a superlative adjective

• Use a positive sentence

• Use a negative sentence

Which structure is used to compare quantities?

• as...verb...as

• as...adv...as

• as...noun...as

• as...adj...as

What is the correct way to compare two quantities of countable nouns?

• as little...noun...as

• as few...noun...as

• as many...noun...as

• as much...noun...as

Which sentence correctly uses 'as...adv...as' to show equality?

• She sings as beautifully as a nightingale.

• She sings more beautifully as a nightingale.

• She sings as beautifully than a nightingale.

• She sings beautifully as a nightingale.

How do you express inequality using 'as...adv...as'?

• Use a positive sentence

• Use a superlative adverb

• Use a negative sentence

• Use a comparative adverb

Which of the following is a common error when using 'as...as' comparisons?

• Using 'as...as' with a superlative

• Using 'as...as' with a comparative

• Using 'as...as' with a negative sentence

• Using 'as...as' with a positive sentence

What is a simile?

• A comparison using 'than'

• A comparison using 'more' or 'less'

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A comparison using 'most'

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He is as tall as a mountain.

• He is taller than a mountain.

• He is the tallest mountain.

• He is more tall than a mountain.