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Practice with the Comparatives
by Cristina Romero (Printer-friendly copy - 1 page 
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I. Match the beginning with the end of the following idiomatic expressions.
- As blind as a) a lark
- As fit as b) a sheep
- as strong as c) coal
- As white as d) sin
- As sure as e) a fiddle
- As happy as f) eggs is eggs
- As old as g) a bat
- As black as h) the hills
- As ugly as i) a sheet
- As silly as j) a horse
II. Complete these sentences
- The more you listen to the news…………………………………
- The younger you are……………………………………………………
- The longer you speak by phone…………………………………
- The faster you drive………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………… the happier you get.
- ………………………………………………………… the richer you are.
- .………….………………………………… the more fluently you speak.
- ………………………………the more serious the problem will become.
III. Ask you partner
STUDENT A
- The best restaurant you've ever been to.
- The youngest member of your family.
- The most interesting book you've ever read.
- The most frightening thing that has ever happened to you.
- The happiest night of your life.
STUDENT B
- The most exciting holiday you've ever had.
- The most intelligent member of your family.
- The most boring film you've ever seen.
- The most dangerous situation you've ever been in.
- Your most embarrassing moment.