The More…, the More…: Multiple Choice

Choose the words that complete each sentence. Both halves of the pattern need the + a comparative, in the right order. Your first choice counts.

1. My sister got a big pay rise this year, but she's still always broke. She says _____, the more you spend.

2. Train tickets to Edinburgh go up in price as the travel date gets nearer. _____, the cheaper they are. I'm booking mine today.

3. Speaking English in class can feel strange at first. But the more you do it, _____.

4. A: I'm going to stay up all night revising for tomorrow's exam. B: That's not a good idea. _____, the less you remember.

5. A: My Spanish is still terrible after six months of lessons. B: Keep going! The more you speak it, _____.

6. In summer I never take my dog out at lunchtime. _____, the slower he walks, poor thing.

7. Most employers don't want to train beginners. _____, the easier it is to find work.

8. _____ a sofa is, the harder it is to get up from it. That's my excuse, anyway!

9. A: Shall we invite the whole street to the barbecue? B: Fine, but remember: the more people come, _____.

10. _____, the busier the shopping centre gets. Everyone wants to be indoors.

11. I can't study in the café downstairs. _____, the more I get done.

12. The closer you sit to the TV, _____ the screen looks. So in a small room, a huge one is a waste of money.

13. Car insurance isn't cheap for new drivers. And the faster your car is, _____.

14. A: When do you need the report? B: _____, the better. The manager wants to read it before Friday.

15. Our road didn't use to be busy. But the more houses they build nearby, _____. It's getting hard to cross.

16. A: This cheese is lovely. Can I keep it until next month? B: I wouldn't. The longer you leave it, _____.

17. A: Why does your grandad always buy the Saturday paper? B: For the crossword. _____, the more he enjoys it.

18. The more meetings we have, _____ to do our actual jobs. Can we cancel a few?

19. I really shouldn't look at my phone in bed. The later I stay up scrolling, _____ I sleep.

20. A: Do you mind if two more people join our walking group this weekend? B: Not at all. The more, _____!