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The Amazon River is _______ than any other river in South America.
The Amazon River is _______ than any other river in South America.
- Length
- Long
- Longer
- Longest (correct)
John's phone is _______ than mine.
John's phone is _______ than mine.
- Cheap
- Cheaper (correct)
- Cheaply
- Cheapest
Winter is _______ than summer.
Winter is _______ than summer.
- Coldest
- Colder (correct)
- Coldly
- Cold
The Great Barrier Reef is _______ than any other reef in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef is _______ than any other reef in the world.
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She sings _______ than her brother.
She sings _______ than her brother.
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Kilimanjaro is _______ than any other mountain in Africa.
Kilimanjaro is _______ than any other mountain in Africa.
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Study Notes
Comparative and Superlative Forms
- When comparing two things, use the comparative form (e.g., "longer", "hotter", "more difficult") to describe which one has a greater or lesser degree of a particular quality.
Examples of Comparative Forms
- The Nile River is longer than any other river in Africa.
- Lisa's laptop is cheaper than mine.
- Summer is hotter than winter.
- She sings more beautifully than her sister.
Examples of Superlative Forms
- The Great Wall of China is the tallest wall in the world.
- Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Comparative Forms in Specific Contexts
- To describe proximity, use the comparative form (e.g., "closer") to compare distances.
- My apartment is closer to the city center than yours.
- To describe difficulty, use the comparative form (e.g., "more difficult") to compare levels of difficulty.
- This test is more difficult than the last one.
- To describe efficiency, use the comparative form (e.g., "more efficient") to compare levels of efficiency.
- The new model of the car is more efficient than the old one.
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