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The green apples are sourer than the red ones.

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Narrator

The green apples are sourer than the red ones.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Comparing Foods

When comparing apples, the green ones tend to be more sour than the red ones.

Giving an Opinion

In my opinion, green apples are noticeably sourer than red apples.

Describing a Taste Test

During the taste test, we found that the green apples were sourer than the red apples.

Making a Generalization

Generally speaking, green apples are known to be sourer than their red counterparts.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The acidity of green apples surpasses that of red apples.

Casual

Green apples are way more sour than the red ones.

Simpler English

Green apples are more tart than red apples.

Phrases to learn

sourer than

Having a more acidic or tart taste compared to something else.

red ones

Refers to red apples in this context.