Part 3

Compare John and Patty. Use –er, more, or as. . .as. Always begin your sentence with “John.”

1		John is intelligent. Patty is also intelligent.
2		John plays tennis well. Patty does not play tennis well.
3		John swims slowly. Patty swims fast.
4		John finishes work early—at 3 p.m. Patty finishes work early—at 3 p.m.
5		John eats fast. Patty eats slowly.
6		John sings well. Patty also sings well.

Now supply your own comparative words. When possible, write about both John and Patty.

7		John did the job in one hour. Patty did the job in two hours.
8		John finishes his homework at 7 p.m. Patty finishes her homework at 8 p.m.