Comparative Adjectives Quiz

Study Notes

Comparative Adjectives

Used to compare two things
Examples:
- White meat is healthier than red meat.
- Travelling by bus is more comfortable than travelling by train.
Using "less...than":
- Less is the opposite of more.
- Peter is less considerate than Marta (Marta is more considerate)
Using "(Not) as...as":
- Peter isn't as considerate as Marta (Marta is more considerate)
Using "than" with pronouns/subject pronouns:
- After "than" or "as...as", use pronouns (me, you, him) or subject pronouns (I, you, he) + auxiliary verb.
- My sister is taller than me.
- My sister is taller than I am.
Using intensifiers (much/a lot/a bit) before comparative:
- He's a bit taller than me.
- Florence is much more interesting than Pisa.
Using "any/no" with comparatives:
- Use "any" in negative sentences, "no" in positive sentences.
- Your performance was no better than mine.
- Your performance wasn't any better than mine.

Superlative Adjectives

Used to compare more than two things
Using "the most...in...":
- Used with names of places or singular words for groups
- She is the best student in the class.
- He's the tallest in the family.
Using "the most...of...":
- Used with periods of time or numbers of people
- It was the best evening of my life.
- I am the tallest of my brothers.
Using "the most...I have ever..." with present perfect and "ever":
- This is the best movie I've ever watched.
- She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
Using "the/my/Tom's best...":
- Use "the" or possessive adjectives (my, your, his, etc.) or names (Tom's, etc.) before the superlative
- He is the best.
- This is my most expensive jacket.
- This is Paul's best friend.
Using "the least" (opposite of "the most"):
- He is the least hardworking student in the class.

Comparing Actions with Adverbs

Using comparative/superlative forms of adverbs to compare actions
Using "-ly" adverbs:
- She drives fast, but I drive faster.
- He plays well, but I play better than him.
- She speaks quieter/more quietly than her boss.
- He cooks well, but more slowly than his workmates.
Using adverbs with same form as adjectives:
- He works harder than me.
- She always arrives earlier than her boss.
- It took us longer than usual to arrive because of the traffic.

Description

Test your understanding of comparative adjectives with this quiz. It covers comparisons between two items, examples of usage, and the correct forms to express comparisons. Challenge yourself to grasp the nuances of words like 'more,' 'less,' and 'as...as.'