Comparative Adjectives Quiz

A statement that compares two things by stating that one is greater, smaller, better, worse, etc. than the other.

Comparing items within a group, then comparing that group to another group.

A comparison involving a relative scale where the difference between two things is significant.

Using units or measures to compare quantities or sizes. Example: 1 gram vs. 1000 kilograms

Comparing relative qualities or degrees using words like 'good', 'better', 'very good', etc.

Using adjectives with similar degrees to describe multiple qualities.

When describing multiple qualities, use adjectives that share a similar level of intensity (e.g., "better" and "powerful").

Use similar degrees when describing multiple qualities.

Using adjectives with different degrees to emphasize different qualities.

Adjectives with different degrees highlight distinct features in a subject.

Comparing two things to highlight their difference, usually in terms of size, quality, importance, etc.

Used when comparing one thing to a group of similar things, emphasizing its superior quality.

Word used in comparisons when comparing one thing to a group, excluding itself.

Type of comparison where a thing is compared to others in the same category, highlighting its exceeding quality or quantity.

Comparing two things to show one is greater in size, quality, or importance than the other.

The basic form of an adjective, describing a quality or characteristic of a noun (e.g., wise, brave, intelligent).

Compares two things using 'more' or '-er' to show which has more or less of a specific quality.

When comparing qualities, use 'more' or '-er' instead of the '-er' form alone. (e.g., 'more intelligent' instead of 'intelligenter').

The form of an adjective that compares three or more things and shows which has the most or least of a specific quality. (e.g., wisest, most intelligent).

Comparing one item to a group, highlighting its superior quality or quantity within that group.

Using 'The' with the comparative degree to indicate selection between two.

In selection comparisons, the item being compared is excluded from the group.

When two parts of a sentence are related in such a way that a change in one affects the other.

Using words like 'the more', 'the less', 'the higher', 'the lower' to show a direct relationship between two parts of a sentence.

A comparison made between two things to highlight a difference in their characteristics or qualities.

In a comparative statement, we use 'the' along with the comparative adjective when we compare one item to a group of two or more.

The 'than' is replaced by 'of the two' when comparing two items.

When comparing three or more items, the 'of' phrase is used with a plural noun indicating the size of the group.

This structure uses the superlative adjective (e.g., tallest) to compare one element to a group of two or more.

Comparative statements involve comparing two or more elements and stating which one is greater, smaller, better, worse, etc., than the others.

Adjectives that describe the greatest degree of a quality being compared.

Possessive words, like 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', and 'their', that are used before superlative degree adjectives.