To make it clear to you, "as...as" is used to compare two things or people that are equal in some way. We use "as...as" to indicate that the two things or people being compared have the same quality, degree, or amount. Here are some examples:
- She is as tall as her brother.
- The coffee is as hot as the sun.
- The movie is as boring as watching paint dry.
- The cake is as sweet as candy.
- He is as smart as a rocket scientist.
To help your friends practice using "as...as" correctly, here are some exercises:
- Complete the following sentences with the correct form of "as...as":
a) She is ___________ her sister in math. (smart) b) This room is ___________ the other one. (big) c) The traffic is ___________ it was yesterday. (bad) d) The food is ___________ it looks. (delicious) e) He is ___________ a lion on the soccer field. (fierce)
- Rewrite the following sentences using "as...as":
a) The two dogs are equally friendly. --> The two dogs are ___________. b) The two paintings are equally beautiful. --> The two paintings are ___________. c) The two cars have the same price. --> The two cars are ___________. d) The two movies have the same rating. --> The two movies are ___________. e) The two singers have the same talent. --> The two singers are ___________.
- Write a paragraph comparing two things or people using "as...as." Include at least 5 sentences.
Example: My two best friends are as different as night and day. Mary is as outgoing as a politician, while Sarah is as quiet as a mouse. Mary loves spicy food as much as Sarah loves ice cream. They both have the same sense of humor, and they are as loyal as a dog. Even though they have different interests and personalities, they are as close as sisters.
I hope these exercises and examples help your friends practice using "as...as" correctly and understanding how it is used to compare two things or people that are equal in some way.
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