Complete comparisons: than that of, than those of 3 PYQs

• The architectural design of the new international airport / is not only more aesthetically pleasing but also / more functional than the previous old…SSC Selection Post 2026 · 25 Sep 2026
• His house [is smaller than you.]SSC CGL 2024 · 19 Sep 2024
• The people of Japan are (wiser than America.)SSC CGL 2017 · 08 Aug 2017

Than and as: complete the clause to choose the pronoun 6 PYQs

• Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He speaks English _____ than I do.SSC Stenographer 2025 · 7 Aug 2025
• My brother plays the guitar _________ than I do.SSC MTS 2024 · 12 Nov 2024
• He is as concerned as me / regarding / the renewed / examination schedule.SSC Selection Post 2023 · 28 Jun 2023
• Arun likes Geography more than he likes History.Other exams 2022
• She is a very good sprinter. I can't run as fast [as she does.]SSC CGL 2019 · 11 Sep 2019
• He is as concerned as me / regarding / the renewed / examination schedule.SSC Selection Post ·

Short clauses: if possible, when ready, though honest 2 PYQs

• Select the correct option: While the proposal appeared pragmatic on paper, its implementation proved _____ complicated than expected.SSC CGL 2025 · 12 Sep 2025
• Salman finishes the work / within hours but he / delays it if not / accompanying by Rohit.SSC Stenographer 2023 · 12 Oct 2023

Different helping verbs: write the main verb twice 3 PYQs

• I don't trust my friend because he [has not and can never be] trusted because of his deeds.SSC Stenographer 2024 · 11 Dec 2024
• Sujata [has not and can never] in the good books of her principal as she lacks honesty.SSC CHSL 2023 · 07 Aug 2023
• Sujata [has not and can never] in the good books of her principal as she lacks honesty.SSC CHSL 2023 · 07/08/2023

As … as and than together: write both 3 PYQs

• The Federalists wished to / make the central government / as strong possible. / No errorSSC MTS 2023 · 12/05/2023
• No other man in the city is [as rich than he] is.SSC CHSL 2019 · 04 Jul 2019
• [She was as pretty as,] if not prettier than any other girl at the party.Other exams 2014

So, neither, nor: helping verb before the subject 2 PYQs

• Just as technology has changed the way we shop, book a taxi, hold business meetings, and even find a parking spot, [so too is it transforming the…SSC CPO 2019 · 16 Mar 2019
• She did not like to have coffee (nor I did).SSC CGL 2017 · 05 Aug 2017