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The document provides various comparative structures in English grammar, including examples of phrases like 'more than', 'less than', 'no later than', and 'rather than'. It also discusses how to use comparative forms to replace superlatives and includes practice exercises for learners. Additionally, it highlights common mistakes in comparative usage and offers corrections.

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Lesson 9 nhóm 5

The document provides various comparative structures in English grammar, including examples of phrases like 'more than', 'less than', 'no later than', and 'rather than'. It also discusses how to use comparative forms to replace superlatives and includes practice exercises for learners. Additionally, it highlights common mistakes in comparative usage and offers corrections.

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LESSON 9

OTHER STRUCTURES OF COMPARISON


(NHỮNG CẤU TRÚC KHÁC CỦA SO SÁNH)
I. GRAMMAR

1.1. Other comparative structures

Structures Examples
more than + noun: There are more than 10,000 books in the library.
nhiều hơn Less than five percent of the subscribers chose not to renew.
less than + noun: * More than and less than also come before and adjective to
ít hơn emphasize it.
The meal he had at the cafeteria left him more than satisfied.
no later than: The superior expects us to come in to work no later than 7:00.
không trễ hơn
no longer: Mary no longer uses make-up.
không còn…nữa
no sooner … than: No sooner did Peter put the phone down than it rang again.
vừa mới/ngay No sooner did we get home last night than it rained
khi ...thì
other than: Other than cornflakes, crispy bacon is her favorite breakfast
bên cạnh, ngoài food.
Other than pink, she likes yellow
rather than: The demonstrator stood his ground rather than run away like
thay vì the others.
They ride their motorbike rather than drive their car
would rather … I would rather read a book at home than watch a movie at the
than: -thích làm cái theater.
này hơn là cái kia, He would rather go on foot than ride a bike
-thà làm cái này hơn
làm cái kia

1.2. The comparison of equality and the comparative may also be used to replace the
superlative form.

 Comparative + than any other ….


This show is funnier than any other sitcom on TV.
* This sentence is equivalent to This show is the funniest among all sitcoms
on TV.
 Have + never / hardly / rarely + been + comparative
 Herbs have never been more popular than they are now.
 No other …. / nothing + as + adjective + as
No other … / nothing + comparative + than
No other sitcom is as funny as this show.
When it comes to investing, nothing is more important than experience.

II. PRACTICE

2.1. Decide which of the choices A, B, C or D best completes the sentence.

1. Customers wanting refunds must bring in the product and its receipt ___________
one week after the date of purchase.
A. No more than B. no later than C. No later as D. no more as
2. I would rather make the reservation now _________ risk not getting a ticket down
the road.
A. than B. else C. whereas D. rather
3. Garson’s Manufacturing boasts in its advertisement that it can produce steel robs
_________ than any other producer in the business.

A. fast B. faster C. fastest D. the fastest

2.2. Choose a correct option for each sentence.

4. Due to flight cancellations, the convention will be held tomorrow rather (as / than)
today.

5. Second-hand car parts were obtained (easiest / more easily) in the past than they are
now.

6. Club members are allowed to join the raffle contest as (often / more often) as they
wish.

7. (Hardly / No sooner) had the package arrived than we received a call from the sender.

8. Mr. Hanson’s proposals are (by far / far) the most far-sighted and well-balanced of all
the propositions submitted.
9. Purchasing the entire program is less costly (than / rather) buying and installing
components separately.

10. I believe Mr. Smith would be (much / just) as competent as the other candidate.

2.3. Decide whether each of the sentences below is correct or incorrect. If it is correct,
write “correct”; if it is incorrect, point out the mistake(s) and provide (a) correction(s).

11. The nearer you live to a major transportation facility, more costly your home will be.
_____ The more costly_________

12. Although the building had been remodeled, the windows were the same style to the
previous ones. _____ as _________

13. Martha is the most talented designer that I have ever encountered.
_______Correct_______

14. Buying commodities in bulk is more economically than making several trips to get
the same item. _____economical _________

15. The turnout for the grand opening was even greater when anticipated.
____than_______

16. Please bring as much samples as you can to the interview. _____many________

17. The number of people interested in world affairs is much high than it was three
years ago. ______higher_______

18. Since you are on the waiting list, you need to wait at the least a week to place an
order. _____at least_____

19. The more information we have about you, the better prepared we are to meet your
needs. _______Correct______

20. We would appreciate it if you turned in this file ten days from now at latest.
_____at the least______

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