What is the primary purpose of using as-as comparisons in English?

As-As Comparisons in English

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To express future plans
To compare similarities and differences
To narrate past events
To describe the weather
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an as-as comparison?
The cat is under the table.
The car is faster than the bike.
The movie is as exciting as the book.
She will travel tomorrow.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the structure 'as adjective as', what is placed between the two 'as'?
A noun
A verb
An adjective
An adverb
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you express that the buildings in London are not as tall as those in New York?
The buildings in London are as tall as those in New York.
The buildings in London are not as tall as those in New York.
The buildings in London are taller than those in New York.
The buildings in London are the tallest.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What adjective is used in the example comparing the architecture of New York and London?
Modern
Tall
Great
Old
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence shows a similarity using as-as comparison?
The book is not as interesting as the movie.
The architecture here is as great as the architecture in London.
The restaurant is not as nice as the one we visited last week.
The jumper is twice as cheap as yours.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker hope about the movie adaptation of the book?
It will be as good as the book.
It will be longer than the book.
It will have a different ending.
It will be released next year.
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