The pen is mightier than the sword
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1. Why is do we say “the pen” and “the sword” instead of “a pen” and “a sword”? What is the difference in meaning?
2. This proverb is in the form of a comparative sentence. How do we normally make comparative sentences in English? You can use the words in the box to help you:
comparative adjective, noun, noun, to be, than |
_________ + _________ +_________ + _________ +_________
3. Can you make 3 more comparative sentences using this same pattern?
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