ESL GRAMMARComparison

Speaking about two or more things based on size, color, expense, height, weight, etc
The act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different.
UPDATED:  OCT 2020
Due to the ocean water coming from Alaska,
​the water off the coast of California is colder than the water off the coast of Florida.
Comparison Grammar:  You must learn these!  
the same as   
(equal, not different)
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  • Ali's computer is the same as Susan's.  Both are expensive.

the same (adjective) as  
(equal, not different)
  • Mary works at the same company as I do.  

as (adjective) as  
(equal, not different)
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  • She speaks English as well as I do.
  • She is as smart as I am.

(adjective) ....er than  
(not equal, different)
  • He is fatter than me.
  • His company pays a higher salary than mine does.

​the (adjective) ...est   
(not equal, different, only one)
  • He is the best student in the class.
  • ​He is the smartest student in the class.
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