Comparative Adjectives Quiz
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What is the comparative form of the adjective 'wise'?

  • most wise
  • wiser (correct)
  • more wise (correct)
  • wised
  • Which sentence uses correct comparative forms of adjectives?

  • Shruti is smartest and more beautiful than anyone.
  • Mr. Veera is better and more powerful than Mr. Raj. (correct)
  • Mr. Veera is more strong than Mr. Raj.
  • The cow is blacker and whiter than the other cows.
  • Which of the following represents a proper use of a comparative adjective?

  • Sweta is more beautiful than Rita. (correct)
  • She is beautifuller than her friend.
  • This book is more interesting than the last one. (correct)
  • He is smartest among his peers.
  • Identify the grammatically correct structure among the sentences provided.

    <p>The black and white cow. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sentence 'Ritika is wiser than Brave', what type of adjective is 'wiser'?

    <p>Comparative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the use of 'more' in comparative adjectives?

    <p>It is used instead of '-er' with longer adjectives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly applies the use of multiple adjectives?

    <p>Shruti is beautiful and the smartest girl. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly illustrates the use of the comparative form?

    <p>Ritika is more courageous than Brave. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error in the sentence: 'Shruti is the smartest and beautiful girl of our village'?

    <p>Need for parallel structure in adjectives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences demonstrates incorrect adjective usage?

    <p>Mr. Veera has the best and more powerful strategy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example demonstrates a comparison using superlative degree?

    <p>Everest is higher than all other peaks in the world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the comparison made between Mr. Satya and Mr. Joseph?

    <p>Mr. Satya is taller than Mr. Joseph. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which example is a comparison being made to a subset rather than an entire category?

    <p>Iron is more useful than any other metal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the comparative statements, how does the size of the Sun compare to that of the Moon?

    <p>The Sun is much bigger than the Moon. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement illustrates a comparative degree?

    <p>Chennai is bigger than most other cities in India. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example includes the use of 'more' in its construction?

    <p>Copper is more useful than some other metals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the usefulness of iron compared to other metals is correct?

    <p>Iron is more useful than any other metal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example indicates that a noun is compared to all others in its category?

    <p>Iron is more useful than any other metal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the comparative relationship between Everest and other peaks indicate?

    <p>Everest is higher than all other peaks in the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the hierarchical system in the diagram likely represent?

    <p>A categorization or comparison of related items. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the phrase 'taller than his two friends'?

    <p>Brownie's height is being compared to each individual friend. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase correctly represents the comparative degree when comparing two individuals?

    <p>Brownie is taller of the two friends. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the statement 'Brownie is the tallest of the three friends' indicate?

    <p>Brownie has a greater height than both friends. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using 'the' with a comparative adjective, which statement is correct?

    <p>It replaces 'than' in a comparison of two people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly involves comparison among all friends?

    <p>Brownie is the tallest among his two friends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct comparative form when comparing Brownie with his two friends?

    <p>Brownie is taller than his two friends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses the superlative form?

    <p>Brownie is the tallest of three friends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should replace 'than' when selecting between two?

    <p>The (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly describes Brownie's height in comparison?

    <p>Brownie is the tallest of his friends. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct selection phrase between two friends?

    <p>Brownie is the taller of the two friends. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'the higher you go the cooler it becomes' imply?

    <p>Temperature decreases with altitude. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship described between the two parts of the phrase 'the more we get, the more we demand'?

    <p>They are dependent on each other. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In constructing sentences with dependent clauses, which phrase is suggested for beginning both parts?

    <p>The comp (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is NOT true about the relationship expressed in the sentence 'the more we get, the more we demand'?

    <p>Demand is always constant regardless of what is received. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is illustrated by 'the higher you go the cooler it becomes'?

    <p>Direct correlation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence uses a superlative adjective?

    <p>John is the best person of our locality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adjective is used in the sentence 'John is Mr. Kapoor's eldest son'?

    <p>Superlative adjective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possessive adjective that can precede a superlative adjective?

    <p>your (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence illustrates the use of a superlative adjective correctly with a possessive pronoun?

    <p>Her brother is the smartest of all. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective is used incorrectly in the sentence: 'Jack is my best friend.'?

    <p>best (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Comparative Statement

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

    Hierarchical comparison

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

    Much bigger/Better

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

    Comparative Units

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

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    Comparative Quality

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

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    Similar Degree Adjectives

    Using adjectives with similar degrees to describe multiple qualities.

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    Consistent Degree Usage

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

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    Degree Consistency

    Use similar degrees when describing multiple qualities.

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    Different Degree Adjectives

    Using adjectives with different degrees to emphasize different qualities.

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    Emphasizing Contrasting Qualities

    Adjectives with different degrees highlight distinct features in a subject.

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    Comparison

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

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    Superlative Degree

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

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    Other

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

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    Comparative Degree

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

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    Simple Comparison

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

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    Positive Adjective

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

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    Comparative Adjective

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

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    Comparing Qualities

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

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    Superlative Adjective

    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).

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    Selection Comparison

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

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    Selection Comparison Rule

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

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    Exclusion in Selection

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

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    Dependent Sentence Parts

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

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    The...The Construction

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

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    Comparison in Sentences

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

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    Comparative with 'the'

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

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    Replacing 'than' with 'of the two'

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

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    Comparative with 'of the three' (or more)

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

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    Superlative in comparison statements

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

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    Definition of comparative statements

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

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    Superlative Degree Adjectives

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

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    Possessive Adjectives/Pronouns

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

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    Study Notes

    Comparative Adjectives

    • Examples of comparative adjectives are provided
    • Mr. Satya is taller than Mr. Joseph
    • The Sun is much bigger than the Moon
    • Copper is more useful than some other metals
    • Chennai is bigger than most other cities in India
    • Everest is higher than all other peaks in the world
    • Iron is more useful than any other metal
    • Ashoka was the greatest of all other kings
    • Diamond is more precious than any other metal

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