Language Activator – Equal

Equal/as…as/be the same/equivalent/match/keep pace with

equal

(adjective)

.You should spend an equal amount of time on each question in the test

equal to

.The alcohol in a pint of beer is equal to that in two glasses of wine

of equal size/length/weight/power/strength etc

.When facing an opponent of equal strength, Barker’s speed gives her a big advantage

equally

(adverb)

divide/share something equally

.The money was divided equally between their three children

as old/strong/long etc as something that is as old, strong, long etc as something else is of equal age, strength, length etc

.At fourteen Jeremy was already as tall as his father

be the same [verb phrase] if two amounts, levels etc are the same they are equal

.The northern route is longer than the southern one, but the fare is the same

.The experiment was repeated by Professor Schwartz, and the results were the same

be the same size/weight/power etc

.The two cars are roughly the same size, and have similar engines

be the same height/age etc as

.Her sister is the same age as me

exactly/roughly the same

.We’re both exactly the same height

Equivalent

(adjective)

something such as an amount, level, or quantity that is equivalent to something else has an equal effect or result but is not completely the same as it

.If these prizes are not in stock we will send you an equivalent gift of the same value

equivalent to

Unemployed workers receive welfare payments and rent assistance equivalent to 50% of their usual income

equal

(transitive verb not in progressive)

to be exactly equal to a number, amount, or level – used especially in technical or scientific contexts

.Air pressure at sea level equals 1.03kg per square centimetre

.The most efficient basis for the trade of goods is when demand equals supply

match

(transitive verb)

to be equal in number or amount to something that is itself already very high or very great

The only cars which could match the acceleration of the Ferraris were the Shelby Cobras and Aston Martins

.Forming alliances with other countries was the only way to match the power of the enemy

keep pace with

(verb phrase)

to increase quickly enough to remain equal to something else which is also increasing quickly

.Working-class incomes have generally kept pace with increases in the cost of living

:Practice

:Fill in the blanks with appropriate words

.N1. The distance between A and B in the diagram is ——– to the diameter of the circle,C

.N2. Dilute the syrup with an ————- volume of water, stir and serve with ice

.N3. The nation was once more —— strong ——- the other major powers in Europe

.N4. Harry was lively and intelligent, but not —— good-looking ——- his older brother

.N5. The volcanic eruption on Krakatoa had an explosive power —– to 20,000 tons of TNT

N6. There has been a constant expansion of the city boundaries to keep ————- with a growing population

:Answers

Equal/ equal/ as..as/ as…as/ equivalent/ pace