In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor, Taylor helps readers connect to the past by using descriptions and details that took place in the past. Taylor writes an accurate description of the South in the 1930's, and the characters attend separate schools based on their race.
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B) She promised her children a pet kitten
Answer:
1. The photograph is not as big as the painting.
2. The film we saw last week is not as interesting as this one.
3. The journey was not as long as we thought it would be at first.
4. Tim is the same age as Hoa.
5. She speaks English as well as her sister does.
6. Giang can't paint as well as Khanh.
7. Her book is different from mine.
Explanation:
All of the sentences in the question are comparing things or people. Most of them are using the comparative of equality, the only exception being the last sentence.
<u>The comparison of equality relies on the words "as... as" to compare two things or people. Even though it is used to express sameness of level or characteristic, it can also indicate inequality if we use it in a negative sentence.</u> The examples below will illustrate it better:
- Joe is as tall as Lisa. --> Their heights are the same.
- James is not as talented as Martha. --> Their levels are different.