SUBORDINATE COMPARATIVE CLAUSES WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE

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The subordinate comparative clauses indicate a comparison with the supporting clause.

Example:
" Milano è ancora più bella di come me la ricordassi. "

When they express uncertainty the comparative clauses use the subjunctive mood.

Examples:
" Marco è ù bravo di quanto credessi. "
In this example the majority comparative clause is built with subjunctive.

" Questo vestito è meno caro di quanto pensassi. "
In this example the minority comparative clause is built with subjunctive.

Attention:
The equality comparative clauses are never built with subjunctive.

Note:
These clauses follow the rules of time concordance.

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