Expression: "the same size as"

Dima · Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:42 am *Expression: "the same size as"*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #180 "Australiana: expressions that describe life in Australia", question 1

Australia is roughly the same ......... as the United States with less than a tenth of the people.

(a) bulk
(b) landmass
(c) size
(d) volume

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #180 "Australiana: expressions that describe life in Australia", answer 1

Australia is roughly the same size as the United States with less than a tenth of the people.

Correct answer: (c) size
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why?

Dima

Alan · Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:05 am *Expression: "the same size as"*

Hi,

'Size' is used here to suggest how big something is.

Alan
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