Double Comparatives

Double Comparatives
We use double comparative for comparing things. When we want to describe two interconnected
situations in which a change in either one of them will end up affecting the other. That´s what we
call “Cause and Effect”.
How to form a sentence using the double comparative?
The + (more/less) adjective -er + noun + the + (more/less) adjective -er + noun.
 The larger the house, the higher the tax.
 The more you work, the richer you will get.
 The less I worry, the more relaxed I feel.
Double comparatives are often shortened in spoken English

 When should I start?
The earlier, the better.
Repeated Comparatives
A repeated comparative is when we say the comparative 2 times, we use repeated
comparatives to emphasize what you are saying
Comparative and repeated comparatives, we can use both to compare something, but when
we use repeated comparatives, the sentence is stronger.
 The weather is getting hotter and hotter.
 These books are getting less and less interesting.

 Complete using the correct comparative form in parentheses and use another
comparative you believe is appropriate according to the context of the sentence.
1. The ______ you study, the _______ you'll understand the topic. (long)
2. The ______ you work, the _______ your grades will improve. (hard)
3. The ______ you start saving, the _______ you'll reach your financial goals. (soon)
4. The ______ you practice, the _______ you'll become at playing the piano. (skilled)
5. The ______ it gets, the _______ I want to go swimming. (hot)
6. The ______ you read, the _______ your vocabulary will expand. (much)
7. The ______ you speak, the _______ people will have to listen. (quiet)
8. The ______ you exercise, the _______ you'll feel. (healthy)
9. The ______ the discount, the _______ you'll save on the purchase. (big)
10. The ______ you arrive, the _______ you'll get good seats for the concert. (early)
 Complete the Sentences with Repeated Comparatives
1. Sarah's grades are getting ___________ and ___________. (good)
2. The traffic is becoming ___________ and ___________. (bad)
3. Ana has ___________ and ___________ apples. (few)
4. The prices of electronics are getting ___________ and ___________. (cheap)
5. The concert last night was ___________ and ___________. (loud)
6. Her singing has improved, and she sounds ___________ and ___________. (beautiful)
7. The workload at the office is getting ___________ and ___________. (heavy)
8. This book is becoming ___________ and ___________. (interesting)

9. As the days pass, the weather is getting ___________ and ___________. (cold)
10. The restaurant's service is getting ___________ and ___________. (slow)
 Rewrite the Sentences using Repeated Comparatives
1. The river is getting deep.
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2. His performance is getting impressive.
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3. The children's laughter is getting loud.
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4. The puzzle is getting difficult.
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5. The sun is getting intense.
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6. Her singing is getting beautiful.
____________________________________________________________.
7. The competition is getting tough.
____________________________________________________________.
8. The car ride is getting long.
____________________________________________________________.
9. The storm is getting strong.
____________________________________________________________.
10. The excitement is getting high.
____________________________________________________________.
 Choose one of the two topics and write an essay explaining why your chosen living
environment is preferable. Use Double Comparatives or Repeated Comparatives (At least
10 lines).
Topic 1: "The Advantages of Living in a City"
Topic 2: "The Benefits of Living in the Countryside"
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 The larger the house, the higher the tax.

 The more you work, the richer you will get.

 The less I worry, the more relaxed I feel.

Double comparatives are often shortened in spoken English

 The weather is getting hotter and hotter.

 These books are getting less and less interesting.

5. The ______ it gets, the _______ I want to go swimming. (hot)

8. The ______ you exercise, the _______ you'll feel. (healthy)

 Complete the Sentences with Repeated Comparatives

1. Sarah's grades are getting ___________ and ___________. (good)

2. The traffic is becoming ___________ and ___________. (bad)

3. Ana has ___________ and ___________ apples. (few)

4. The prices of electronics are getting ___________ and ___________. (cheap)

5. The concert last night was ___________ and ___________. (loud)

7. The workload at the office is getting ___________ and ___________. (heavy)

8. This book is becoming ___________ and ___________. (interesting)

10. The restaurant's service is getting ___________ and ___________. (slow)

 Rewrite the Sentences using Repeated Comparatives

1. The river is getting deep.

2. His performance is getting impressive.

3. The children's laughter is getting loud.

4. The puzzle is getting difficult.

5. The sun is getting intense.

6. Her singing is getting beautiful.

7. The competition is getting tough.

8. The car ride is getting long.

9. The storm is getting strong.

10. The excitement is getting high.

Topic 1: "The Advantages of Living in a City"

Topic 2: "The Benefits of Living in the Countryside"

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8. The you exercise, the _ you'll feel. (healthy)

1. Sarah's grades are getting _ and _. (good)

2. The traffic is becoming _ and _. (bad)

3. Ana has _ and _ apples. (few)

4. The prices of electronics are getting _ and _. (cheap)

5. The concert last night was _ and _. (loud)

7. The workload at the office is getting _ and _. (heavy)

8. This book is becoming _ and _. (interesting)

10. The restaurant's service is getting _ and _. (slow)