Same... as / As... as
Describing the similarity of two items
Stating Equivalent Aspects
| THE SAME…AS | AS… AS |
|---|---|
Use the same (noun) as to compare equivalent (about equal) quality (size, color, weight, etc.0 of two nouns. |
Use as...as to compare equivalent aspects of quality (adjective) or of manner (adverb) of two items. |
NOUN The apple is the same weight as the orange. |
ADJECTIVE The apple is as heavy as the orange.
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NOUN This car drives at the same speed as the other car. |
ADVERB This car drives as fast as the other car. |
relatative (adj.) – having a particular quality when compared with something else
equivalent (adj.) – being nearly equal in a particular aspect (part)
Nouns – Adjectives
| NOUN | ADJECTIVE / ADVERB | NOUN | ADJECTIVE / ADVERB |
|---|---|---|---|
AGE |
young / old |
PRICE |
expensive / inexpensive, cheap |
BEAUTY |
beautiful / ugly |
QUALITY |
good, high / bad, low |
BRIGHTNESS |
dark / light |
SHAPE |
round, square, oblong, etc |
COLOR |
red, blue, yellow, green, purple, etc. |
SIZE |
big, large / small, petite, tiny |
DEPTH |
deep / shallow |
SPEED |
slow / fast |
DIRECTION |
north / south |
STRAIGHTNESS |
straight / crooked, bent |
DISTANCE |
near / far |
STRENGTH |
strong / weak |
HARDNESS |
hard / soft |
DISPOSITION |
strong, stubborn / mild, meek, docile |
HEIGHT |
tall / short |
TASTE |
spicy, bitter, sour / bland |
INTELLIGENCE |
smart, intelligent / stupid, unintelligent, dumb |
TENDERNESS |
tender / tough |
LENGTH |
long / short |
WEIGHT |
heavy /
light |
Practice 1
As ... As Phrases
Select the word that best completes the "as ___ as" phrase.
- Select your response from each menu.
- Compare your response to the answer by clicking the "check" button to the right.
Practice 2 
The Same As Phrases
Select the word that best completes the "the same ____" phrase.
- Select your response from each menu.
- Compare your response to the answer by clicking the "check" button to the right.
