Double Comparatives

1. Comparatives Showing Cause and Effect

Structure

The + comparative adjective/adverb + subject + verb, the + comparative adjective/adverb + subject + verb.

This pattern demonstrates how one action influences another.

Examples:

1. The faster you run, the quicker you finish.
2. The more you read, the smarter you get.
3. The healthier you eat, the better you feel.
4. The more you save, the richer you become.
5. The earlier you sleep, the fresher you wake up.
6. The more you practice, the better you play.
7. The harder the puzzle, the more you think.
8. The more colors you use, the prettier the art.
9. The farther you travel, the broader your mind.
10. The more you learn, the easier it gets.
11. The stronger the coffee, the more awake you feel.
12. The sunnier the day, the happier we are.
13. The more you cycle, the fitter you become.
14. The better we cooperate, the more we achieve.
15. The louder the music, the more we dance.
16. The colder the ice cream, the tastier it is.
17. The closer you look, the more you see.
18. The more you water plants, the faster they grow.
19. The heavier you lift, the stronger you get.
20. The more you focus, the better the results.

2. Shortened Comparatives

Structure

Omit parts of the sentence to focus only on the key comparative idea.

Examples:

1. The sweeter, the better!
2. The funnier, the better!
3. The bigger, the better!
4. The spicier, the better!
5. The sillier, the better!
6. The cheesier, the better!
7. The more, the merrier! (Photos)
8. The higher the wave, the better!
9. The faster, the better!
10. The brighter the color, the better!
11. The taller the mountain, the better!
12. The harder the challenge, the better!
13. The louder the music, the better!
14. The more, the better! (Books)
15. The more the players, the better!
16. The shinier, the better!
17. The juicier, the better!
18. The scarier, the better! (Stories)
19. The sandier, the better!
20. The faster the ride, the better!

3. Comparatives Showing Gradual Change

Structure

Use the structure: Comparative adjective + and + comparative adjective.
This structure shows a quality or action increasing (or decreasing) progressively.

Examples:

1. It’s becoming colder and colder.
2. She is feeling happier and happier.
3. He ran faster and faster.
4. The idea got brighter and brighter.
5. The city grew bigger and bigger.
6. Prices are climbing higher and higher.
7. I’m getting hungrier and hungrier.
8. The plant grew taller and taller.
9. The joke made us laugh harder and harder.
10. The wait seemed longer and longer.
11. The stars shined brighter and brighter.
12. The book got more and more exciting.
13. She is getting stronger and stronger.
14. The music became louder and louder.
15. The puzzle became harder and harder.
16. The waves grew higher and higher.
17. It got hotter and hotter.
18. He became better and better at the game.
19. The flowers smelled sweeter and sweeter.
20. They felt more and more at home.

4. Long Comparatives Showing Change

Structure

Use: More and more + adjective.
This structure is best for multi-syllable adjectives to emphasize an increasing intensity or quality.

Examples:

1. He’s getting more and more cheerful.
2. The castle looked more and more magnificent.
3. Technology is becoming more and more advanced.
4. The play became more and more dramatic.
5. The garden grows more and more beautiful.
6. The puzzle got more and more complicated.
7. The meal was more and more delicious.
8. The story became more and more engaging.
9. The world is getting more and more connected.
10. His ideas are more and more creative.
11. The music sounded more and more harmonious.
12. The sunsets are more and more stunning.
13. The course is more and more challenging.
14. He saved more and more money.
15. The sky looked more and more colorful.
16. The scenery became more and more breathtaking.
17. The dessert tasted more and more amazing.
18. She became more and more knowledgeable.
19. They grew more and more successful.
20. They felt more and more in love.

5. Comparatives with “The More, the Merrier”

The phrase “The more, the merrier” is a fixed expression that means the more people or items there are, the better the situation.

Examples:

1. Can I invite friends?
   Sure! The more, the merrier!
2. Can I call extra guests for dinner?
   Absolutely! The more, the merrier!
3. More players will join the match.
   Great! The more, the merrier!
4. Can I sing too?
   Absolutely! The more, the merrier!
5. Can I join your beach day?
   Yes! The more, the merrier!
6. Is the party open to all?
   Definitely! The more, the merrier!
7. Are there more campers tonight?
   Sure thing! The more, the merrier!
8. Can I invite my brother?
   Yes! The more, the merrier!
9. There are more riders coming.
   Awesome! The more, the merrier!
10. Can friends join the movie night?
    Of course! The more, the merrier!