Read the theory and choose the correct item. Short adjectives/adverbs: adjective/adverb + -er + than The Astana Opera is newer than the Abay Opera House in Almaty Aibek works harder than Dilnaz. Longer adjectives/adverbs: more/less + adjective/ adverb + than Theatre tickets are more expensive than cinema tickets, Inzhu reads more slowly than Gulnaz. as ... as: for two things that are the same Nurlan swims as fast as his brother Rustam, not as as: for two things that aren't the same This novel isn't as interesting as the previous one I read. much/a lot/a little/a bit + comparative: to express the degree of difference between two people, animals, things or places Bibigul is much worse at acting than Gulnara, Irregular forms: good - better, bad worse, much/many - more, little - less 1 Rock music has a fast rhythm and is much/more energetic than classical music. 2 Going to the theatre is less/a little popular than going to concerts. 3 The Royal Albert Hall in London isn't less/as big as the Barbican Concert Hall. 4 Nurlan thinks that listening to live music is more/much better than listening to a CD. 5 Going sailing is as/much exciting as going windsurfing. 6 Using the Internet is quicker as/than reading a newspaper. 7 London is much/less bigger than Semey.​