How to use double comparatives. Speak English fluently.

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  • Double comparatives, a common linguistic construct in English, serve to convey the idea of increasing or decreasing returns. They are frequently employed to emphasize the significance of engaging in or refraining from a particular activity. Here are some illustrations of double comparatives:
    The greater your study effort, the more knowledge you acquire.
    The longer you invest in the assignment, the higher the quality of work you submit.
    The less money I expend, the fewer concerns I have about saving.
    The less attention you pay to others, the less they will bother you.
    Utilizing Double Comparatives:
    As evident in these examples, the structure of double comparatives follows this pattern:
    "The (more / less) + (noun / noun phrase) subject + verb + , + the (more / less) + (noun) subject + verb."
    Double comparatives incorporating 'more' and 'less' can also be used with adjectives, with the comparative adjective positioned at the beginning:
    "The + comparative adjective + (noun) + subject + verb, the + comparative adjective + it is + infinitive."
    The easier the test, the longer students delay their preparation.
    The faster the car, the more perilous it is to drive.
    The crazier the idea, the more enjoyable it is to attempt.
    The more challenging the task, the sweeter the taste of success.
    These structures can be combined in various ways. For instance, a double comparative may commence with "more / less" plus a subject and conclude with a comparative adjective plus the subject.
    The more money and time he devotes to her, the happier he becomes.
    The less Mary contemplates the issue, the more relaxed she becomes.
    The more students dedicate to test preparation, the higher their scores rise.
    Conversely, you can invert the structure, beginning with a comparative adjective and concluding with "more / less" plus a subject and verb or noun, subject and verb.
    The richer the person, the greater their privilege.
    The happier the child, the more relaxation the mother can enjoy.
    The more dangerous the amusement park ride, the less the management concerns itself with profit.
    Double comparatives are often abbreviated in spoken English, particularly when used as clichés. Here are some instances of common clichés employing double comparatives:
    "The more, the merrier" signifies that the more people there are, the happier everyone will be.
    Moreover, double comparatives can be converted into imperative commands when advising certain actions:
    Study more to learn more.
    Play less and study more.
    Work more to save more.
    Think harder to become smarter.
    Incorrect Usage of Double Comparatives:
    The term "double comparative" can also refer to the incorrect usage of two comparative forms together. Here are some examples of such misuse:
    This wine is more tastier than that bottle. (Should be: "This wine is tastier than that bottle.")
    She is more funnier than Tom is. (Should be: "She is funnier than Tom.")
    Alexander is more taller than Franklin. (Should be: "Alexander is taller than Franklin.")
    Double Comparatives to Indicate Change:
    Finally, double comparatives are employed to illustrate a continuous increase or decrease:
    There are more and more people flocking to this vacation spot.
    It appears that there is less and less time available for family moments in today's world.
    Recently, people are finding more and more time to spend with their families.

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