Comparatives with 'than'

When we compare two things, we often use a comparative adjective and 'than'.

• James is taller than Julie.

• You look more tired than me.

In the first example about James, the word 'than' is followed by a noun, 'Julie'. In the second example,

the word 'than' is followed by an object pronoun, 'me'. But we can also use a short clause.

• James is taller than Julie is.

• You look more tired than I do.

For the present simple with 'be', we use subject pronoun / noun + am / is / are. For the present simple

with other verbs, we use subject pronoun / noun + do / does.

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Change the sentences so that they have a short clause instead of a pronoun.

1. You are better at French than me.

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2. She is faster than him.

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3. Kris seems more tired than us.

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4. London is bigger than Paris.

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5. That game looks more fun than this one.

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6. Europe is smaller than Africa.

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7. I feel happier than you.

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8. Lucy is calmer than David.

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9. My phone is older than your phone.

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10. Ice feels colder than water.

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1. You are better at French than I am.

2. She is faster than he is.
3. Kris seems more tired than we are.
4. London is bigger than Paris is.
5. That game looks more fun than this one does.
6. Europe is smaller than Africa is.
7. I feel happier than you do.
8. Lucy is calmer than David is.
9. My phone is older than your phone is.
10. Ice feels colder than water does.

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