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Which sentence uses the comparative form of the adjective correctly?
Which sentence uses the comparative form of the adjective correctly?
Which sentence correctly uses the article 'an'?
Which sentence correctly uses the article 'an'?
Which sentence correctly uses the superlative form of the adjective?
Which sentence correctly uses the superlative form of the adjective?
Identify the sentence with incorrect article use.
Identify the sentence with incorrect article use.
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Which sentence correctly contrasts two items using comparative adjectives?
Which sentence correctly contrasts two items using comparative adjectives?
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Which sentence uses both articles and adjectives of comparison correctly?
Which sentence uses both articles and adjectives of comparison correctly?
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Which of these sentences correctly reflects the use of an article?
Which of these sentences correctly reflects the use of an article?
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Identify the sentence with an improper comparative form.
Identify the sentence with an improper comparative form.
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Which sentence correctly utilizes superlative and comparative adjectives?
Which sentence correctly utilizes superlative and comparative adjectives?
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Which sentence illustrates correct comparison without errors?
Which sentence illustrates correct comparison without errors?
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Study Notes
Articles Usage
- Correct article usage: "a" is used before singular nouns that are not specific.
- Example of correct usage: "She bought a new car yesterday."
- Incorrect examples include:
- "I saw a Eiffel Tower" (should be "an Eiffel Tower").
- "She is the best chef of a restaurant" (should omit "a").
Adjectives of Comparison
- Comparative adjectives compare differences between the two objects they modify.
- Example of correct comparative usage: "My house is bigger than my neighbor's."
- Incorrect forms to avoid:
- "more heavier" (use "heavier").
- "more clearer" (use "clearer").
- "most smarter" (use "smartest").
Combined Usage of Articles and Comparative Adjectives
- Correct combined usage example: "This movie is less interesting than the one we saw last week."
- Incorrect structures include:
- "more friendlier" (use "friendlier").
- "the more tastier" (use "the tastiest").
- "a more expensive" (while correct, "the" may be more appropriate depending on context).
Superlative Adjectives
- Superlative adjectives identify an object as having the highest degree of a particular quality.
- Example of correct superlative usage: "This is the best cake I have ever tasted."
- Avoid incorrect superlatives such as:
- "the most tallest" (should be "the tallest").
- "more faster" (should be "faster").
- "the more intelligent" (should be "the most intelligent").
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Test your English grammar skills with this quiz on articles and adjectives of comparison. Identify the correct usage of 'a' and comparative forms.
