Unit 9

Unit 9

Infinitive of purpose

Example:

                        I studied a career (to get) a better job.

                          (to get) = because I want

                        He called me (to ask) for money.
                         
                          (to ask) = because he needed money.

Comparisons (as ... as)

to compare items with levels of difference.



Similar -----> as (adjective) as 
                       just as (adjective) as

example:
                    My brother is as good as me.


Small difference -----> almost as (adjective) as
                                      quite as (adjective) as

Example:       
                       Samsung is almost as practical as Apple.


Difference -----> not as (adjective) as

  Example:        
                        Summer school is not as fun as winter school.
        
Big difference -----> not quite as (adjective) as
                                  not nearly as (adjective) as

Example:
                            A turtle is not nearly as fast as a rabbit.



                         

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