Exercise 1.3

Write the comparative form of the adjectives to complete the sentences.

Use much, a lot, far, a bit, a little. Add than where necessary.

 

1. The book isn’t very interesting. The film is a lot more interesting than the book.

2. Computers weren’t very complicated twenty years ago. Now they are … .

3. In my country some drivers aren’t very careful,but in this country drivers are … .

4. My son wasn’t so lazy before. Now he is a teenager and he is … .

5. I don’t eat much, and I’m not fat. My husband eats … and he is … me.

6. Mike’s life isn’t very busy. My life is … his.

7. Jane’s sister isn’t very kind. Jane is … her sister.

8. Her new job is very stressful. It’s … her last one.

9. Paul isn’t very rich. His brother earns more and he is … Paul.

10. The actors aren’t young enough, we need … actors for this film.

11. The Thames isn’t very long. The Mississippi is … the Thames.