Crossword puzzle : Complex comparative structures in English

How well do you know the subtleties of English comparisons? This crossword will challenge your understanding of complex comparative structures, from double comparatives like the more, the better to expressions using as…as, far more, or no sooner…than. Test your B2-level grammar knowledge and sharpen your ability to express nuance and degree with precision!

Horizontalement

1. 1. further than or surpassing
2. 2. similar in structure or meaning
3. 5. Morally or factually correct
4. 6. smaller or lower in importance
5. 9. equal in value or meaning
6. 10. process of changing by degrees
7. 11. Has not in short form
8. 16. form expressing comparison between two things
9. 17. To push a button on keypad
10. 18. level or extent of comparison

Verticalement

1. 1. of higher quality than another
2. 3. bigger in size than something else
3. 4. Continuing up to a point in time
4. 4. Continuing until now
5. 4. Continuing until now
6. 7. highest degree of comparison in grammar
7. 8. relating to analogy or comparison
8. 12. overused and lacking originality
9. 13. intense or clearly defined difference
10. 14. group of words with subject and verb
11. 15. of lower quality than another