Comparatives: other points

 There are a few other points to consider when using comparatives and superlatives in English. Here are some additional tips:

1. Use "than" after comparatives: When comparing two things, use "than" after the comparative adjective. For example, "This book is better than that one."

2. Use "of" with superlatives: When comparing three or more things, use "of" after the superlative adjective. For example, "Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world out of all the mountains on Earth."

3. Use "the same as" to express equality: When two things are equal in comparison, use "the same as" instead of a comparative or superlative. For example, "My car is the same color as yours."

4. Use "as...as" to express equality: When two things are equal in comparison, use "as...as" to indicate this. For example, "My car is as fast as yours."

5. Use "more than" to intensify the comparison: To emphasize the degree of difference between two things, use "more than" before the comparative adjective. For example, "This book is more than twice as long as that one."

Examples:

1. John's car is faster than Mary's car.
2. Out of all the cities in Europe, Paris has the most beautiful architecture.
3. My dog's bark is the same as your dog's bark.
4. The apple tastes as sweet as the pear.
5. The movie was more than twice as long as the book.

Exercise:

1. New York City is ________ than Los Angeles. (big)
2. This pizza is ________ than the one we had last week. (good)
3. The blue shirt costs ________ than the red one. (much)
4. The Pacific Ocean is ________ than the Atlantic Ocean. (deep)
5. My laptop is ________ as fast as my friend's laptop. (not)
6. This sandwich is ________ as the one I made yesterday. (good)
7. The Empire State Building is ________ building in New York City. (tall)

Answers:

1. Bigger
2. Better
3. More
4. Deeper
5. Not as fast
6. As good
7. The tallest

Note: The use of comparatives and superlatives can be complex, so it's important to practice and review them regularly to avoid errors.