Comparisons

Question 1

Comparisons

Answer 1

comparing two parts of a sentence. They must be parallel both logically and structurally. Look for comparison markers such as (as, like, unlike, than). These are the most common. Less common are (more/less than, faster/slower than, different from and in contrast to/with).

Question 2

When to use “like” to compare

Answer 2

When comparing nouns/noun phrases.
EX. Like Preston, Becca likes ice cream.
Preston and Becca (Nouns) are being compared.

Question 3

When to use “as” to compare

Answer 3

When comparing verb phrases.
EX. As Preston did, Becca liked the ice cream.
This time, the verb phrase “as Preston DID”. This is a verb phrase. Therefore you must use “as”.

Question 4

GMAT TRICK - Comparing two non-like things

Answer 4

EX. Jayce’s shot, with it high arching trajectory, is better than Fred.
Jayce’s shot is being compared to Fred. This is incorrect. Jayce’s shot should be compared to Fred’s.

Question 5

If using the comparative (adding “er”) such as faster, higher, stronger, than you must also use “than”.

Answer 5

Ex. He jumps higher than his neighbor.
NOTE: Use comparative when comparing 2 things.
Use superlative “the highest,strongest, fastest” when comparing 3+.