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As + Adjective/Adverb + As

1. The results were not ___ impressive as expected, prompting the team to re-evaluate their strategy for future projects.

The Same + Noun + As

2. The new policy provides ___ benefits as the old one but includes additional provisions for flexible working arrangements.

Determining the Original Part of Speech

3. The candidate did not perform as ___ as expected, which impacted their chances of being selected for the position.

4. The presentation was not as ___ as the one delivered last month, leading to mixed feedback from the audience.

Emphasizing Comparative Equivalence

5. The new smartphone is ___ as user-friendly as the previous model, making it a suitable option for customers looking for simplicity.

6. The budget allocation for this year is ___ as high as the one for last year, which allows for similar project planning.

Comparative Adjective/Adverb + Than

7. The new system is significantly ___ than the old one, enabling the company to handle transactions more efficiently.

8. The new feature allows the application to process data ___ efficiently than before, reducing the time required for complex operations.

Emphasizing Comparatives

9. The updated software runs ___ faster than the previous version, improving the overall productivity of the team.

10. The revised contract terms are ___ more favorable than the initial ones, encouraging the client to sign the agreement promptly.

Comparatives-Related Expressions

11. The project must be completed ___ no later than Friday to meet the client’s expectations and avoid penalties for late submission.

12. The company decided to invest in renewable energy solutions ___ relying solely on traditional fossil fuels, considering the growing demand for sustainability.

13. The total expenses were ___ $50,000, which allowed the team to allocate additional resources for future projects.

Superlatives

14. The ___ idea presented in the meeting was not feasible, as it required resources that were unavailable at the time.

15. Among the three teams, the marketing department responded ___ to the unexpected change, ensuring minimal disruption to the ongoing project.

Superlative-Related Expressions

16. This is the second ______ shipment we have ever received, requiring extra time for unloading and distribution.

17. This phone is ___ the fastest models that the company has ever produced, demonstrating significant improvements in speed and overall performance.

Emphasizing Superlatives

18. This is ___ the most innovative product on the market, offering features that competitors cannot match.

19. The results show that this strategy was ___ the most effective method for increasing customer retention.

Anastrophe : Complement Moved to the Front

20. Enclosed in the box ___ a set of instructions that you must read before assembling the furniture.

21. Attached to the letter ___ several important documents, including a contract and a confidentiality agreement.

Anastrophe : Negative Word Moved to the Front

22. Little ___ the manager realize how important this decision would be for the company’s future.

23. Rarely ___ employees find a workplace that offers such comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment.

Anastrophe : Only Phrase/Clause Moved to the Front

24. Only when the payment is received ___ the shipment be processed.

25. Only by working overtime ___ the team manage to complete the project on schedule.

So/Neither Moved to the Front

26. So helpful ___ the assistant that the manager praised her during the meeting.

27. Neither ___ the students nor the teachers were prepared for the unexpected announcement.