Comparatives & Superlatives Dictation: Equal and Unequal Comparisons

Try catching the two copies of as around the adjective. They belong together, even when one sounds quiet. Not before the first as changes the comparison: the first thing has less of that quality. Almost and nearly make the two sides close without saying they are equal; just can emphasise equality. These small words do a lot of work. Replay the whole comparison if necessary, then keep its exact wording rather than replacing it with a simpler er or more phrase.