[Grammar] as ... as with adjectives and nouns Flashcards
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Prompt: Being overly optimistic can be an issue. It’s as problematic as being too pessimistic.
Use this word: problem
Being overly optimistic can be as much of a problem as being too pessimistic.
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Prompt: I thought owning a car would be more convenient than using public transport. But it has its own complications.
Use this word: hassle
Owning a car is just as much of a hassle as using public transport.
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Prompt: I assumed being a freelancer would be more relaxing than being an employee. But I’ve discovered that it’s equally demanding.
Use this word: responsibility
But I’ve discovered that being a freelancer is just as much of a responsibility as being a full-time employee.
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Prompt: I believed that self-employment would be more relaxing than a regular job. But in fact, it’s also very stressful.
Start with: Self-employment..
Self-employment is just as stressful as a regular job.
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Prompt: People think that having children early in life is difficult. Having them later poses similar challenges.
Use this word: challenge
Having children early in life is just as much of a challenge as having them later.
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Prompt: I thought managing a small team would be simpler. But it’s not.
Use this word: complex
Managing a small team is just as complex as managing a large one.
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Prompt: Some say that having too many choices is overwhelming. Having too few can be just as problematic.
Use this word: problem
Having too few choices is just as much of a problem as having too many.
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Prompt: Some say that physical health is more important than mental health. In reality, both are equally vital.
Use this word: necessity
Focusing on mental health is just as much of a necessity as focusing on physical health.
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Prompt: Choosing between a high-paying job with long hours and a lower-paying job with more free time is tough. Both options involve trade-offs.
Use this word: compromise
Opting for a high-paying job with long hours is just as much of a compromise as choosing a lower-paying job with more free time, since both require sacrificing one aspect for the other.