Two places to live · Comparing several qualities

Comparing several qualities in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Comparing several qualities.

Add er to many short adjectives for comparison and use more with many longer adjectives. Put than before the second option.

Context: Two places to live. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

The new flat is bigger than our current flat.

الشقة الجديدة أكبر من شقتنا الحالية.

The kitchen is more modern, and the bedrooms are quieter.

المطبخ أحدث، وغرف النوم أهدأ.

However, the rent is higher each month.

لكن الإيجار أعلى كل شهر.

The neighbourhood has better bus connections.

الحي فيه خطوط حافلات أفضل.

It is also nearer to my partner's workplace.

وهو أقرب أيضًا إلى مكان عمل شريكي.

We compare the total cost before making a decision.

نقارن التكلفة الإجمالية قبل اتخاذ القرار.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: The new flat is bigger than our current flat.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: نقارن التكلفة الإجمالية قبل اتخاذ القرار.
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