1. Basic Comparatives
- Expensive clothes are usually more durable than cheap clothes.
- In 2020, Germany's exports were higher than France's.
2. Using “as…as” for Equal Comparisons
- Cheap clothes are as widely available as expensive clothes.
- Renewable energy production in 2015 was nearly as high as fossil fuel usage.
3. Double Comparatives
- The cheaper the material is, the more quickly it wears out.
- The higher the unemployment rate rose, the sharper the decline in consumer spending became.
4. Comparative Clauses
- Expensive clothes are often better designed than what you find in cheaper options.
- The UK’s population grew faster than what was predicted in 2005.
5. Superlatives for Comparisons
- Designer clothing often provides the best value for money if durability is a priority.
- China had the largest share of global manufacturing output in 2020.
6. Comparative Adverbs
- Expensive clothes are marketed more aggressively than cheap clothes.
- Electric car sales increased more rapidly in Norway than in other European countries.
7. Expressing Degrees of Comparison
- Cheap clothes are far less reliable than expensive ones.
- Coal consumption dropped significantly more in the US than in India.
8. Contrast Using Subordinators
- Although expensive clothes are more stylish, cheap clothes are more affordable.
- While urban areas saw a rise in population, rural regions experienced a decline.
9. Emphasizing Similarity or Difference
- There is a significant difference between the durability of expensive and cheap clothes.
- The gap between male and female employment rates narrowed between 1990 and 2010.
10. Proportionate Comparisons:
- Twice as many people preferred online shopping to in-store purchases.
11. Inverted Comparatives:
- Not only are expensive clothes more durable, but they also retain value longer.
