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Which of the following adjectives has a different comparative form compared to the other options?

  • slow
  • glamorous
  • good (correct)
  • heavy

    • When using the comparative form to make a direct comparison, which word is usually used to link the two items being compared?

  • as
  • than (correct)
  • of
  • in

    • Which sentence uses the correct form of comparative for the adjective 'far'?

  • This is the more far from home.
  • This is farthest I have ever run.
  • This is further than I thought it would be. (correct)
  • This is the farer from home.

    • How do you form the comparative of adverbs ending in -ly?

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    Which of the following sentences uses the correct superlative form?

    <p>That is the most interesting of all the books I own. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence uses the correct comparative form of 'heavy'?

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    Which of these adjectives does NOT have a distinct comparative and superlative form like 'good/better/best'?

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    Which sentence uses 'as...as' comparison correctly?

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    Which sentence shows the correct use of the superlative form?

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    Which of these sentences uses the comparative correctly?

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    What is the correct comparative form of 'happy'?

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    'The dog is less playful than the cat.' is an example of a correct comparative sentence.

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    Use the adjective 'dark' in a superlative sentence.

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    This is the __________ (challenging) test I have ever taken.

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    Match the adjective with its correct comparative and superlative forms:

    <p>tall = taller smart = smarter good = better bright = brighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct comparative form of 'attractive'?

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    The superlative form of 'bad' is 'badder'.

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    What is the comparative form of the adjective 'heavy'?

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    This test is __________ (difficult) than the last one.

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    Match the following adjectives with their superlative forms:

    <p>big = the biggest good = the best cheap = the cheapest fast = the fastest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    My new phone is __________ (expensive) than my old one.

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    Choose the correct comparative form of the adjective 'bad':

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    The superlative of the adjective 'good' is 'goodest'.

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    Write a sentence using the adjective 'happy' in the superlative form.

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    Match the adjectives with their correct superlative forms:

    <p>beautiful = most beautiful funny = funniest happy = happiest interesting = most interesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The weather today is __________ (cold) than yesterday.

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    Which sentence uses 'as…as' correctly:

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    He ran __________ (fast) as he could to catch the bus.

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    Create a sentence using the adverb 'slowly' in the comparative form.

    <p>She walked more slowly than usual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'less + adjective' is used to express a decrease or reduction in the quality described by the adjective.

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    Which of the following is a superlative form of the adjective 'challenging'?

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    The sentence 'This was the ______ challenging task on my to-do list' uses the superlative form of the adjective 'challenging'.

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    The comparative form of adjectives always ends with '-er'.

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    What two words can be used to connect the two items being compared in a comparative sentence?

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    Match the following adjectives with their correct comparative forms:

    <p>compact = more compact stylish = more stylish functional = more functional big = bigger attractive = more attractive cheap = cheaper economical = more economical user-friendly = more user-friendly well-designed = more well-designed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The comparative form of the adjective 'slow' is ______.

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    The superlative form of 'far' is 'farthest'.

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    What is the superlative form of the adjective 'good'?

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    Which of these sentences correctly uses the superlative form of the adjective 'important'?

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    His explanation was __________ (clear) than I expected.

    <p>more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This was __________ (challenging) task on my to-do list.

    <p>the least</p> Signup and view all the answers

    That is __________ (precisely) written essay in the group.

    <p>the most</p> Signup and view all the answers

    My new chair is ______ (long) than the old one.

    <p>longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jack’s new cell phone fits in his pocket.It’s __________ (compact) than his previous phone which was too big.

    <p>more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This suitcase is ______ (heavy) than my old one.

    <p>heavier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This project is ______ (serious) than the last one.

    <p>more serious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    He completed the test ______ (precisely) than his classmates.

    <p>more precisely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This hotel is not ______ (expensive) as the one we stayed at last time.

    <p>as expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This road is ______ (big) than the previous one.

    <p>bigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    My English is __________ (good) as my French.

    <p>as</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is __________ (large) city in the country.

    <p>the largest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Comparative adjectives

    Adjectives used to compare two things, often formed by adding -er or using 'more.'

    Superlative adjectives

    Adjectives used to compare three or more things, often formed by adding -est or using 'most.'

    Rule for -y adjectives

    For adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -ier for comparatives, and -iest for superlatives.

    Using 'as...as' structure

    Used for comparing equality between two things, states that two items are the same in quality.

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    Exceptions in comparatives

    Words that don’t follow normal comparative rules like good/better or bad/worse.

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    Short Adjectives

    Adjectives typically with one syllable that use -er for comparatives.

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    -y Adjectives

    Adjectives ending in -y change to -ier for comparatives.

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    Long Adjectives

    Adjectives with two or more syllables use 'more' for comparatives.

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    Superlative Structure

    Superlatives indicate the highest degree, often using -est or 'most.'

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    Less + Adjective

    Indicates a lesser degree of comparison.

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    Comparatives: Short Adjectives

    Use -er to compare two short adjectives.

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    Comparatives: Long Adjectives

    Use 'more' before longer adjectives to compare.

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    Irregular Comparatives

    Some adjectives don't follow standard rules like 'good' becoming 'better'.

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    Superlative Structure: the most / -est

    Form superlatives for the highest degree using -est or 'most'.

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    Using 'as...as'

    Compares equality between two things, stating they are the same.

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    Superlative Negative Form

    Formed using 'the least' with an adjective or adverb to indicate the lowest degree.

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    Comparative for Long Adjectives

    For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'more' + adjective to compare.

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    Comparative Structure

    Formed using either -er for short adjectives or 'more' for longer ones.

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    Using 'less' in Comparatives

    Indicates a lesser degree of comparison using 'less + adjective/adverb'.

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    As...As Structure

    Used for comparing equality, indicating two items are equal in quality.

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    Least Comparative Form

    Use 'the least + adjective/adverb' for negative comparisons.

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    Comparatives for Short Adjectives

    Short adjectives use -er or 'as + adjective + as' for comparisons.

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    Long Adjectives Comparative Use

    Long adjectives require 'more + adjective' for comparisons.

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    Forming Comparatives with 'Less'

    Use 'less + adjective/adverb' for a negative comparison.

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    Superlative for Short Adjectives

    Superlatives for short adjectives use -est or 'the + adjective + est'.

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    Superlative for Long Adjectives

    For long adjectives, use 'the most + adjective' for the highest degree.

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    Using 'As...As' for Equality

    Used to indicate two things are equal in quality.

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    Comparative Adjectives and Adverbs

    Adjectives and adverbs that compare qualities between two things.

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    Comparatives: Short Adjectives ending in -y

    Change -y to -ier for comparatives (like 'happy' to 'happier').

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    Comparatives: Adverbs

    Use 'more' before adverbs that don't end in -ly to form comparatives.

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    Comparisons using 'as…as'

    Structure used to express equality between two things.

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    Superlatives: The most / -est

    Superlatives show the highest degree, using 'most' or '-est'.

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    Completing Comparatives and Superlatives

    Practice filling in sentences with correct forms for learning.

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    Comparative Adjective Example

    An example of using a comparative adjective in a sentence.

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    Superlative Adjective Example

    An example of using a superlative adjective in a sentence.

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    Superlative Negative Example

    Using 'the least + adjective/adverb' for negative comparisons.

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    Comparative Form of Short Adjectives

    Use -er to compare two short adjectives.

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    Comparative for Adjectives Ending in -y

    Change -y to -ier for comparatives (e.g., happy to happier).

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    Using 'the Least'

    Use 'the least + adjective/adverb' to indicate the lowest degree.

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    Less + Adjective/Adverb

    Use 'less' to indicate a lower degree of comparison between two items.

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    The Least Form

    Use 'the least + adjective/adverb' to express the lowest degree of comparison.

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    Completing Comparatives

    Fill in sentences with correct comparative forms of adjectives based on context.

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    Superlative Negative Comparison

    Form superlative negative statements using 'the least' to show minimal quality.

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    Degrees of Comparison

    The three levels: positive, comparative, and superlative indicate varying degrees of an adjective.

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    Study Notes

    Degrees of Comparison

    • Comparatives: Used to compare two things. Form varies based on the adjective/adverb.

      • Short adjectives: Add '-er' (e.g., slower, heavier).
      • Short adjectives ending in -y: Add '-ier' (e.g., happier, bussier).
      • Longer adjectives: Use 'more' (e.g., more serious, more glamorous, more important).
      • Adverbs ending in -y: Add '-ier' (e.g., more precisely, more stylish).
      • Other adverbs: Use 'more' (e.g., more precisely, more clearly, more cleverly).
      • Exceptions: 'good' becomes 'better,' 'bad' becomes 'worse,' 'far' becomes 'further' (or 'farthest').
      • Additional Exceptions: ‘well’ becomes ‘better’ in comparative form, ‘badly’ becomes ‘worse’.
        • Types of Comparisons: + (greater), - (lesser), = (equal)

    • Superlatives: Used to compare one thing to many others. Form varies.

      • Short adjectives: Add '-est' (e.g., slowest, heaviest).
      • Short adjectives ending in -y: Add '-iest' (e.g., happiest, busiest).
      • Longer adjectives: Use 'most' (e.g., most suitable, most important, most serious).
      • Adverbs ending in -y: Add '-iest' (e.g., most precisely, most stylish).
      • Other adverbs: Use 'most' (e.g., most precisely, most stylish, most importantly).
      • Exceptions: 'good' becomes 'best,' 'bad' becomes 'worst,' 'far' becomes 'farthest' (or 'furthest').
        • Additional Exceptions: ‘well’ becomes ‘best’ in superlative form, ‘badly’ becomes ‘worst’.

    Comparative + "Than" / As...As":

    • Use "than" when comparing differences. Example: "The airport in Dubai is larger than the one in Singapore."
    • Use "as...as" for equal comparisons. Example: "The new carpooling system is as economical as using individual vehicles."

    Less + Adjective/Adverb:

    • Used to show a lesser degree. Example: "The new reception area is less modern than the old one."

    More + Adverb/Adjective:

    • Used to show a greater degree (e.g., more glamorous, more precisely).

    Specific Comparative/Superlative Examples:

    • Compact: "Jack's new phone is more compact than his old one."
    • Modern/Stylish: "The new reception area is more modern than the old one. It's the most stylish reception area I've seen."
    • Functional: "The new office is more functional than the old one."
    • Big: "They made the break room bigger."
    • Attractive: "These are the most attractive uniforms we've had."
    • Cheap/Economical: "Our new carpooling system is cheaper/more economical than using individual vehicles."
    • User-Friendly: "The new computer system is the most user-friendly I've tried."
    • Well-Designed: "This new model is the most well-designed our company has produced yet."

    More Precise Comparison Details

    • Comparisons are always relative to another thing specified with the word "than."
    • Equal comparisons use "as...as."
    • Use "less" to express a lesser degree.
    • "More" indicates a greater degree.

    General Comparison Strategies

    • Choose the correct degree of comparison (comparative or superlative) for the intended meaning (comparing two or more items or one relative to all others).
    • Remember special cases for certain adjectives (good/better/best, bad/worse/worst, far/further/farthest/furthest).
    • Always specify the item being compared with the word "than" for a complete comparison.
    • Note the use of "least" and "less" for negative comparisons, "not as...as" for non-equal comparisons.

    Drill Exercises for Students

    1️⃣ Comparatives: Short Adjectives (-er)

    • My new chair is longer than the old one.
    • This road is bigger than the previous one.
    • My backpack is larger than yours.

    2️⃣ Comparatives: Short Adjectives ending in -y (-ier)

    • This suitcase is heavier than my old one.
    • His handwriting is messier than before.

    3️⃣ Comparatives: Longer Adjectives (more + adj)

    • This project is more serious than the last one.
    • Her outfit is more glamorous than mine.

    4️⃣ Comparatives: Adverbs (-ly) (more + adv)

    • He completed the test more precisely than his classmates.
    • She answered the questions more clearly than before.

    5️⃣ Irregular Comparatives

    Adjective/Adverb Comparative Superlative
    good/well better best
    bad/badly worse worst
    far further/farther furthest/farthest

    6️⃣ Comparisons using "as…as"

    • This hotel is not as expensive as the one we stayed at last time.
    • My English is as good as my French.

    7️⃣ Superlatives: The most / -est

    • This is the largest city in the country.
    • That was the most challenging task I've ever done.
    • This is the most user-friendly software I’ve used so far.

    8️⃣ Less + adj/adv

    • This test is less difficult than the last one.
    • His explanation was less clear than I expected.

    9️⃣ The Least (Superlative - Negative Form)

    • This was the least challenging task on my to-do list.
    • That is the least precisely written essay in the group.

    10️⃣ New Comparison Drill Exercises

    1. Jack’s new cell phone is more compact than his previous phone.
    2. The new reception area looks more modern than it used to. It's the most stylish reception I've seen.
    3. The new office is more functional than what we had before.
    4. The break room is now bigger.
    5. These are the most attractive uniforms we've ever had.
    6. Our new carpooling system is cheaper and more economical.
    7. The new computer system is the most user-friendly I've tried.
    8. This new model is the most well-designed our company has produced.

    11️⃣ Additional Drill Exercises (Based on QuizGecko Prompt)

    1. My new chair is longer than the old one.
    2. This road is bigger than the previous one.
    3. My backpack is larger than yours.
    4. This suitcase is heavier than my old one.
    5. His handwriting is messier than before.
    6. This project is more serious than the last one.
    7. Her outfit is more glamorous than mine.
    8. He completed the test more precisely than his classmates.
    9. She answered the questions more clearly than before. (Fill in the blanks with the correct comparative form.)

    12️⃣ New Comparative/Superlative Exercises (Based on Provided Text)

    1. Jack’s new cell phone is ________ (compact) than his previous phone.
    2. The new reception area looks ________ (modern) than it used to. In fact, I think it’s ________ (stylish) reception I have ever seen.
    3. The new office is much ________ (functional) than what we had before.
    4. I’m happy they made the break room ________ (big), it used to be too small.
    5. I really like our new uniforms, they are ________ (attractive) uniforms we’ve ever had.
    6. Our new carpooling system is ________ (cheap) for the staff, it’s ________ (economical) than using individual vehicles.
    7. I’m happy we switched to a new computer system. It is really easy to use, I think it’s ________ (user-friendly) I have used so far.
    8. This new model is ________ (well-designed) our company has produced yet.

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    Test your knowledge of comparatives and superlatives in English! This quiz covers rules for forming comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, including exceptions. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of this essential grammar concept.

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