When we go shopping, we often compare prices between brands. Some brands cost more because of their name, quality, or popularity. Other brands may be cheaper but still offer good products. The question “Is this brand more expensive than others?” is used to compare the price of one brand to many others.
This structure helps students use comparatives and express preferences or opinions about shopping choices. It's also useful for discussing value, price, and quality.
Examples:
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Nike is more expensive than other sports brands.
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This brand is cheaper, but the quality isn’t good.
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Are you going to buy the most expensive shoes?
🔤 GRAMMAR
1. Comparatives (adjective + -er OR more + adjective)
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This brand is more expensive than others.
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That store is cheaper than the mall.
2. Superlatives (the + adjective + -est OR the most + adjective)
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It’s the most popular brand in the country.
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That’s the cheapest option.
3. Present Simple
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He usually buys the same brand.
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They sell many expensive clothes.
4. Present Continuous
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I’m looking for a less expensive brand.
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She’s comparing prices online.
5. Past Simple
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I bought a cheaper brand last month.
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That one didn’t cost as much as this.
6. Future with Will / Going to
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I will try a different brand next time.
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We’re going to check the price online.
7. Modal Verbs
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You should compare prices before you buy.
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You mustn’t spend too much on one item.
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You can get a better deal somewhere else.
8. Adverbs of Frequency
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She always chooses affordable brands.
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I rarely buy luxury items.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
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Brand – a company that makes and sells products.
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Expensive – costing a lot of money.
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Cheap – not costing much money.
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Quality – how good or bad something is.
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Price – the amount of money you must pay.
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Compare – to look at two or more things to see differences.
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Popular – liked by many people.
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Luxury – very expensive and high-quality.
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Affordable – not too expensive; reasonable price.
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Item – one product or thing.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Is this more expensive than that one?
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I think it costs too much.
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Let’s compare the prices.
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This brand is worth the price.
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It’s not cheap, but it’s good quality.
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Do you prefer cheap or high-end brands?
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That’s outside my budget.
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I can’t afford it right now.
✍️ SENTENCES
Positive:
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This brand is more expensive than others.
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She usually buys high-quality clothes.
Negative:
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That store isn’t more expensive than the one downtown.
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I don’t think this brand is better than others.
Questions:
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Is this brand more expensive than others?
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Do you always buy the same brand?
Answers:
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Yes, but I think it’s worth the money.
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No, I prefer to try different ones.
👥 CONVERSATION
Jason: Look at this jacket! It’s from Brand A.
Tina: Nice, but isn’t that brand more expensive than others?
Jason: Yeah, it is. But the quality is really good.
Tina: Hmm. I’ve seen a similar jacket for half the price.
Jason: I know. But I’ve bought cheap jackets before, and they didn’t last.
Tina: So you think it’s better to pay more?
Jason: Yes. I’d rather pay more once than buy a new one every year.
Tina: Good point. I’ll think about it.
📖 READING: “A Smart Choice”
Lara needed a new pair of shoes. She looked at two different brands. The first one, FastFeet, was trendy but very expensive. The second one, ComfortStep, was more affordable and looked comfortable.
She asked herself, “Is FastFeet more expensive than others?” The answer was yes. But she also read reviews: some said FastFeet shoes didn’t last long. ComfortStep had great reviews for comfort and quality.
In the end, Lara chose ComfortStep. One month later, she was happy with her decision. The shoes were still in great condition, and she saved money.
📝 Questions & Answers
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What did Lara need to buy?
A new pair of shoes. -
Which brand was more expensive?
FastFeet. -
Why did she choose ComfortStep?
It was more affordable and had better reviews. -
Was she happy with her decision?
Yes, very happy. -
What did she learn?
That price isn’t everything—quality matters too.
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