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A2

English Grammar Exercises for A2 – (not) as … as, too, enough

5 esercizi

1. Look at the information and compare the two film stars. Write sentences with as … as or not as … as and the adjectives in brackets.

DanDruffAge: 28Height: 1 m 85Weight: 80 kgMoney: $20 millionSuccess: 1 awardWork: 3 days a weekPopularity: * * *
ConstanceNoringAge: 28Height: 1 m 60Weight: 60 kgMoney: $20 millionSuccess: 3 awardWork: 3 days a weekPopularity: * * * *
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Exercise image 2
  • 1)
    (young) Dan is as young as Constance.
  • 2)
    (rich)
  • 3)
    (successful)
  • 4)
    (tall)
  • 5)
    (popular)
  • 6)
    (heavy)
  • 7)
    (hard-working)

2. Use the chart to write five more sentences. Use too and the infinitive.

You areJaneThe boxThe lorryThe weatherThis coffeecoldheavyhotlazytallyoungdrinkgo into the bargo under the bridgehelp with the houseworkliftplay outside
  • 1)
    You are too young to go into the bar.
  • 2)
  • 3)
  • 4)
  • 5)
  • 6)

3. Rewrite the sentences in exercise 2 with enough and the adjectives in the box. Do not change the meaning.

cool      hard-working      light      low      old      warm
  • 1)
    You aren’t old enough to go into the bar.
  • 2)
  • 3)
  • 4)
  • 5)
  • 6)

4. Underline the mistakes. Rewrite the sentences correctly.

  • 1)
    I’m to old to learn a new language.
  • I’m too old to learn a new language.
  • 2)
    I’m not as old than you.
  • 3)
    It isn’t too wet play tennis.
  • 4)
    Is your coat enough warm?

5. Challenge!

ABC      a bat      a bee      ice      lightninga picture      a tree      a mouse
  • Challenge!
  • Complete these common English similes with the words in the box. Can you think of similar expressions in your own language?
  • 1)
    He’s as cold as
  • 2)
    She’s as pretty as
  • 3)
    He’s as quiet as
  • 4)
    She’s as quick as
  • 5)
    He’s as blind as
  • 6)
    She’s as busy as
  • 7)
    It’s as easy as
  • 8)
    He’s as tall as
  • Similar expressions in your own language:

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