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e.g.
1. If the river is deep, the danger is great.
The deeper the river (is), the greater the danger (is).
2. As the apple becomes big, the taste becomes sweet.
The bigger the apple (becomes), the sweeter the taste (becomes).
3. They become more prosperous and their neighbours get more jealous.
The more prosperous they become, the more jealous their neighbours get.
4. When bodies are close together, the pull of gravity is stronger.
The closer together the bodies, the stronger the pull of gravity.
5. If he consults a doctor soon, it is good for him.
The sooner he consults a doctor, the better it is for him.
6. As you earn a little, you will have to pay a little tax.
The less you earn, the less tax you will have to pay.
Exercise: Rewrite the following using " the Adj-er…, the Adj-er…".
1. If you work hard, you will be successful.
2. If you want more money, you will have to do more work.
3. When goods are scarce, the demand for them is great.
4. When the sun gets high, the day gets hot.
5. As she grew old, she became patient.
6. If parents love their children more, they will suffer more.
7. As he become angry, his voice gets loud.
8. If her husband finds a job soon, it will be good for both of them.
9. As traffic drives faster, the number of accidents is greater.
10. When roads become straighter, the traffic drives faster.
11. When the city is big, the danger is great.
12. As man grows old, the muscles become weak.
13. If he is sober, he becomes reasonable.
14. He earns a lot and he spends a lot.
15. If you spend less, you will save more.
16. As he eats little, he will become weak.
17. As it gets colder, you should wear warmer clothes.
18. When water gets much heat, much water vapour is made.
19. When cars are big, they consume much fuel.
20. If you read many books, you will gain much knowledge.
21. Traffic is heavy and there are many accidents.
22. If you behave well, many people will respect you.
23. If the quality is good, the sale will be high.
24. If a teacher is strict, he or she becomes unpopular among students.
25. If the child is young, you have to be patient with her.
