Much with comparatives

 In English, we can use "much," "far," "very much," and "a little" before comparatives to intensify the degree of the comparison. Here are some examples and exercises to help you understand how to use these intensifiers:

Examples:

1. She is much taller than her sister.
2. He is far more intelligent than his classmates.
3. The cake was very much sweeter than I expected.
4. This exercise is a little easier than the previous one.

Exercises:

1. Complete the following sentences with the correct intensifier:

a) He is ___________ (much/far) happier with his new job. b) She is ___________ (very much/a little) older than her boyfriend. c) This movie is ___________ (much/far) better than the one we saw last week. d) The test was ___________ (very much/a little) harder than I thought it would be. e) They are ___________ (much/far) more successful than their competitors.

2. Rewrite the following sentences using an intensifier:

a) The restaurant was better than expected. --> ______________________________________ b) She is smarter than her sister. --> ______________________________________________ c) This book is easier to read than the last one. --> __________________________________ d) The movie was more interesting than I thought. --> _________________________________ e) He is stronger than his friend. --> _______________________________________________

3. Write a paragraph comparing two things using an intensifier. Include at least 5 sentences.

Example: The weather today is much colder than yesterday. The wind is blowing much harder and the snow is falling much more heavily. The roads are far more slippery and dangerous for driving. Very much fewer people are out on the streets today. A little more snow and we might have a snow day!

I hope these examples and exercises help you understand how to use intensifiers with comparatives in English.