Adjectives and adverbs - older than … /more expensive than …

Question 1

• We use THAN after comparatives (older than … / more expensive than … etc.)
• We usually say: than ME/ than HIM / than HER / than US / than THEM.

Answer 1

…Athens is older than Rome.
…Are oranges more expensive than bananas?
…It’s easier to take a taxi than to take the bus.
…‘How are you today?’ ‘Not bad. Better than yesterday.’
…The restaurant is more crowded than usual

…I can run faster than him. or I can run faster than he can.
…You are a better singer than me. or You are a better singer than I am.
…I got up earlier than her. or I got up earlier than she did

Question 2

more/less than
→ more > 50%
→ less < 50%

Answer 2

…A: How much did your shoes cost? £60?
B: No, more than that. (= more than £60)
…The film was very short – less than an hour.
…They have more money than they need.
…You go out more than me.

Question 3

a bit older / much older etc

              bigger
a bit       old
much     better                     than...
              more difficult
              more expensive

Answer 3

…Canada is much bigger than France.
…Sue is a bit older than Joe – she’s 25 and he’s 24.
…The hotel was much more expensive than I
expected.
…You go out much more than me