[Grammar] as ... as with adjectives and nouns Flashcards

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[reformulate the sentence]

Prompt: Being overly optimistic can be an issue. It’s as problematic as being too pessimistic.
Use this word: problem

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Being overly optimistic can be as much of a problem as being too pessimistic.

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[reformulate the sentence]
Prompt: I thought owning a car would be more convenient than using public transport. But it has its own complications.

Use this word: hassle

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Owning a car is just as much of a hassle as using public transport.

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[reformulate the sentence]
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

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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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[reformulate the sentence]
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..

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Self-employment is just as stressful as a regular job.

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[reformulate the sentence]
Prompt: People think that having children early in life is difficult. Having them later poses similar challenges.

Use this word: challenge

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Having children early in life is just as much of a challenge as having them later.

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[reformulate the sentence]
Prompt: I thought managing a small team would be simpler. But it’s not.

Use this word: complex

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Managing a small team is just as complex as managing a large one.

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[reformulate the sentence]
Prompt: Some say that having too many choices is overwhelming. Having too few can be just as problematic.

Use this word: problem

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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

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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

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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.

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