tan como vs. tanto como
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Capítulo 1B
Making comparisons
tan + adjective + como (as + adjective +as)
ex. En mi club, levantar pesas es tan popular como correr.
To say that things are not equal, you can use
the negative.
En el club atlético, levantar pesas no es tan
popular como correr.
Making comparisons
tanto/tanta + noun + como (as much + noun + as)
ex. Carla no tiene tanto interés en la música clásicacomo Juan.
tantos/tantas + noun + como (as many + noun + as)
ex. La banda tiene tantos miembros como la orquesta.
Note that tanto agrees in gender and
number with what is being compared.
Hay tantas actrices en el ensayo como
actores.
Making comparisons
In your groups – develop two sentences that use tan/tanto
1 tan +como sentence
1 tanto/as + como sentence
Write your sentences on poster paper.
Include an illustration for each sentence.
One person from each group will present the sentences.
Group Roles:
Scribe –Writes the sentences on
the poster.
Editor – edits sentences for
accuracy of grammar
Illustrator – designs and executes
illustrations
Manager – gets materials, and
ensures group is on task.