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The... the... comparatives

Syllabus topic 25: The... the... comparatives

The... the... comparatives. The + comparative ..., the + comparative ...

How it works

The + comparative ..., the + comparative ... expresses linked change: the more you practice, the easier it becomes. Use more/less with longer forms and -er with shorter ones. Repeated comparatives, such as colder and colder, express gradual change without a second clause.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • The more you practice, the better you get.
  • The earlier we leave, the less traffic we'll meet.
  • The longer you wait, the harder it becomes.
  • It's getting colder and colder.
  • The more carefully you read, the fewer mistakes you'll make.

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