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Comparative Adjectives – Quiz 1
Comparative Adjectives Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding and application of comparative adjectives, including their formation for one-syllable adjectives ending in 't' or 'd', subject-verb agreement with comparative structures, and usage in sentences to compare relative qualities. It tests skills such as forming correct comparatives, using them in adjective comparisons, and ensuring proper sentence structure.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
A tablet is ..... (expensive) than a smartphone.
A) Expensiver.
B) More expensive.
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Explanations:
Option B "More expensive" is correct because it uses the comparative form of the adjective "expensive," which requires adding "-er" to "expensive" for a one-syllable adjective, and preceding it with "more" as per English grammar rules.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The word "Expensiver" is not a valid form in English.
Option B:
Correct. Uses proper comparative adjective formation for "expensive."
2.
What is the comparative form of the adjective fat?
A) More fat.
B) Matter.
C) Fatter.
D) Fattier.
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Explanations:
The comparative form of the adjective "fat" is "fatter." This is used to compare two things, indicating that one is more fat than the other.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
More fat - Incorrect. This phrase does not follow standard English grammar rules for forming comparatives.
Option B:
Matter - Incorrect. "Matter" is a noun and not an adjective, so it cannot be used to compare the degree of fatness.
Option C:
Fatter - Correct. This is the standard comparative form for the adjective "fat."
Option D:
Fattier - Incorrect. While this might seem correct due to its similarity, it is not the standard comparative form in English.
3.
How long is the duration for Family Day?
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Explanations:
The duration for Family Day is correctly stated as 9 days in the claimed answer. This aligns with typical durations for such events, often designed to provide a substantial period for family bonding and activities.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; 6 days does not match the given duration.
Option B:
Correct; 9 days is the stated duration.
Option C:
Incorrect; 5 days is too short for a Family Day event.
Option D:
Incorrect; 7 days does not match the given duration.
4.
Are crocodiles ..... than dolphins?
A) More dangerous.
B) Dangerouser.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) More dangerous.
When comparing two subjects, the comparative form of an adjective should be used with 'more' to indicate a greater degree. In this case, "More dangerous" correctly compares the level of danger between crocodiles and dolphins.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Uses the correct comparative form "More dangerous," indicating that crocodiles are generally considered more dangerous than dolphins.
Option B:
Is incorrect because it uses a non-standard word "Dangerearer" which does not exist in English and cannot be used to compare adjectives.
5.
I feel ..... (bad) than yesterday.
A) Badder.
B) Worse.
C) More bad.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Worse.
When comparing two states of being, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate a change in degree. In this case, "worse" correctly compares your current state with your state from yesterday.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Badder" is not a correct word; adjectives do not typically add the suffix "-er" to form comparatives in English.
Option B:
"Worse" is the correct comparative form of "bad," indicating a decrease in well-being from one day to the next.
Option C:
"More bad" is redundant and not grammatically correct for forming comparatives. The word "more" should be followed by an adjective, but it does not change its form when comparing two states.
Option D:
Not applicable as the correct answer is identified in option B.
6.
My bike is ..... than your bike.
A) Best.
B) Bad.
C) Good.
D) Better.
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Explanations:
The comparative form "Better" is used to compare two things, in this case, bikes. The sentence structure "My bike is better than your bike" correctly uses the comparative adjective "better" to express that one's bike is superior to the other's.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Best - Incorrect; 'best' is superlative, not comparative.
Option B:
Bad - Incorrect; does not compare two bikes.
Option C:
Good - Incorrect; does not compare two bikes.
Option D:
Better - Correct; correctly compares the two bikes.
7.
My girlfriend is ..... than your girlfriend.
A) Prettyer.
B) More prettier.
C) Prettier.
D) More pretty.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Prettier.
This option uses the comparative form of the adjective "pretty" correctly, without adding an unnecessary "more." In English grammar, when comparing two people or things, we use the -er suffix to create a comparative adjective.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Prettyer" is not a standard form in English.
Option B:
Incorrect. "More prettier" is redundant and incorrect; we should use just "prettier."
Option C:
Correct. Uses the -er suffix to create the comparative form of "pretty."
Option D:
Incorrect. "More pretty" uses an unnecessary "more," which is not needed with the -er suffix.
8.
Mexican food is ..... than Chinese food
A) More delicious.
B) Delicious.
C) Delicious more.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) More delicious.
This sentence uses the comparative form "more" to compare two things: Mexican food and Chinese food. The word "delicious" is an adjective, and when comparing it with another item, we use "more delicious" to indicate that one thing is more tasty than the other.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses comparative form "more" properly.
Option B:
Incorrect. Does not compare the two types of food.
Option C:
Incorrect. Grammatically incorrect and does not make sense in context.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
9.
Choose the correct comparing adjective to complete the sentence.Lucy is ..... than Elizabeth.
A) Smart.
B) Smarter.
C) Smartest.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Smarter.
When comparing two people, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate which one has a greater degree of that quality. In this case, Lucy is being compared to Elizabeth, so "Smarter" is used to show that Lucy has a higher degree of intelligence than Elizabeth.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Smart" is the base form and does not compare two people.
Option B:
"Smarter" is the correct comparative form for this sentence.
Option C:
"Smartest" is the superlative form, used when comparing three or more people or things.
Option D:
This option suggests no suitable adjective, but a correct one exists.
10.
Comedies are ..... action movies.
A) Funny than.
B) Funnyer than.
C) Funnier than.
D) More funnyer.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Funnier than.
This is because "funnier" is the comparative form of the adjective "funny," and it correctly compares comedies to action movies using the appropriate comparative structure in English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Funny than" is incorrect as it lacks the necessary comparative suffix "-er."
Option B:
"Funnyer than" is not a standard form; the correct comparative ending is "-ier," not "-yer."
Option C:
"Funnier than" is the correct comparative form.
Option D:
"More funnyer" is incorrect as it uses an unnecessary and non-standard word "more" before a double suffix ending in "-er."
11.
Is this comparative adjective being used correctly? The Mississippi River is the more long river in th United States.
A) No, it is not being used correctly.
B) Yes, it is being used correctly.
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Explanations:
The comparative adjective "more" is incorrectly used in the sentence because it should be paired with a comparative form of an adjective that can be modified by "more." The correct form would be "longer," not "long."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses "long" instead of "longer," which is the proper comparative form.
Option B:
Incorrect. The adjective should be in its comparative form to correctly compare two things.
12.
His house is a bit ..... (comfortable) a hotel.
A) More comfortabler than.
B) More comfortable than.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because "more comfortable than" properly forms a comparative sentence, comparing the house to a hotel in terms of comfort level. The phrase "a bit more comfortable than" is grammatically correct and effectively conveys that his house is slightly more comfortable.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "More comfortabler than" is not a valid English construction; the comparative form of "comfortable" is simply "more comfortable."
Option B:
Correct. "More comfortable than" correctly forms the comparison between his house and a hotel.
13.
What is the translation of "the red car is cleaner than the blue one" ?
A) The car red is cleaner than the car blue.
B) The red car is cleaner than the blue car.
C) The red car is dirtier than the blue car.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct translation is "B) The red car is cleaner than the blue car." This option maintains the original sentence structure and accurately uses comparative form with "cleaner" to compare two objects, in this case, cars.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. It reverses the adjective order, which changes the meaning.
Option B:
Correct. Maintains proper sentence structure and comparative form.
Option C:
Incorrect. Uses "dirtier" instead of "cleaner," altering the comparison's direction.
Option D:
Incorrect. Indicates no correct option, which is not true in this case.
14.
Joseph, who saved the dog from drowning, is ..... than his best friend.
A) Brave.
B) Braver.
C) Bravver.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Braver.
When comparing two people, we use the comparative form of an adjective to show which one has more or less of a quality than the other. In this case, Joseph saved the dog from drowning, indicating he demonstrated bravery. Since it's being compared to his best friend, "braver" is used to express that Joseph showed more bravery.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; does not use comparative form.
Option B:
Correct; uses the comparative form "braver."
Option C:
Incorrect; "bravver" is not a standard comparative form in English.
Option D:
Incorrect; there is a correct answer among the options provided.
15.
Choose the correct comparative form of:Hevay
A) Heavyer.
B) More heavy.
C) Heavier.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct comparative form of "heavy" is "heavier." This follows the standard rule for forming comparatives with one-syllable adjectives, which typically add "-er" to the end (e.g., big/bigger).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The suffix "-er" is added directly without "y" modification.
Option B:
Incorrect. This form suggests using "more," which is for comparative adjectives with two or more syllables, not one-syllable words like "heavy."
Option C:
Correct. The standard rule for forming the comparative of a one-syllable adjective.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
16.
The snail is .....
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Explanations:
Snails are known for their slow movement, making "Slower" the correct answer as it emphasizes the snail's characteristic speed compared to other animals.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Snails move at a slower pace than many other creatures.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Faster" does not describe the typical movement of a snail.
17.
Carlos is ..... than Luis
A) Short.
B) Shortest.
C) Shorter.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Shorter.
When comparing two people, the comparative form "shorter" should be used to indicate that one person is less tall than the other. In this case, Carlos is shorter than Luis.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Short" is a positive adjective and does not compare two people.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Shortest" is the superlative form used for comparing three or more people, which is not applicable here.
Option C:
Correct. "Shorter" is the comparative form that correctly compares Carlos and Luis in terms of height.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
18.
Rhinos are ..... hippos.
A) More strong.
B) Strongier than.
C) Stronger than.
D) More stronger.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Stronger than.
This is because "stronger" is the comparative form of the adjective "strong," used to compare two subjects, in this case, rhinos and hippos. The phrase "than" follows the comparative form to indicate a comparison.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses an unnecessary superlative form ("More strong").
Option B:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A.
Option C:
Correct, using "Stronger than" to compare rhinos and hippos.
Option D:
Incorrect as it redundantly uses "More stronger," which is grammatically incorrect.
19.
Rats are ..... than mice.
A) More big.
B) Big.
C) Bigger.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Bigger.
When comparing two objects, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate which one is larger in size. In this case, "bigger" correctly compares rats and mice, indicating that rats are generally larger than mice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"More big" is not a correct way to form the comparative; it should be "bigger."
Option B:
"Big" is an adjective used for describing size, but it does not compare two objects.
Option C:
"Bigger" correctly forms the comparative and compares rats to mice.
Option D:
"None of above" is incorrect since "bigger" is the correct answer.
20.
The cat on the right is .....
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Explanations:
The cat on the right is thinner, indicating that it has less body fat and a more slender appearance compared to the other cat. This comparison uses the comparative adjective "thinner" to describe the difference in size between two cats.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The comparative adjective "thinner" is used to compare the sizes of the two cats, showing that one cat has a smaller body than the other.
Option B:
Incorrect. The word "fatter" would imply that the cat on the right has more body fat and a larger size, which contradicts the given information.
21.
My dad is ..... than my mum.
A) Talkative.
B) More talkative.
C) Talkativer.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) More talkative.
This option uses the comparative form "more" to compare two people, indicating that your dad talks more than your mum. The adjective "talkative" is correctly modified with "more" to create a comparative sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it does not use the comparative form.
Option B:
Correct, uses proper comparative form for adjectives.
Option C:
Incorrect spelling of "more" in German (not relevant here).
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the options provided.
22.
Susi is ..... than Sam
A) More happy.
B) Happyer.
C) Happier.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Happier.
When comparing two people, we use the comparative form of an adjective by adding -er to the end of the one-syllable adjectives like "happy." Therefore, "happier" is the proper way to compare Susi and Sam in terms of happiness.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "More happy" is not a standard comparative form.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Happyer" is not a correct word; the -er suffix should be added directly to one-syllable adjectives like "happy."
Option C:
Correct. "Happier" is the proper comparative form of "happy."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
23.
He is ..... than I thought him to be.
A) Clever.
B) Cleverer.
C) Cleverest.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "He is cleverer than I thought him to be" uses the comparative form of the adjective "clever." This correctly compares two states: his current perceived intelligence and a previous lower estimation of it.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The base form "Clever" is not used for comparison.
Option B:
Correct. "Cleverer" is the comparative form needed to make a valid comparison.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Cleverest" is superlative, not comparative.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct option exists (B).
24.
Jenny is ..... Mary.
A) Taller.
B) Is taler than.
C) Taller than.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Taller than.
This option uses the comparative form "taller" followed by "than," which is the proper structure for comparing two people's heights in English grammar.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. It lacks the word "than," making it incomplete and grammatically incorrect.
Option B:
Incorrect. The spelling of "taller" is wrong, and it also lacks the word "than."
Option C:
Correct. Uses the comparative form "taller" followed by "than," which is the proper structure for comparing two people's heights.
Option D:
Incorrect. Indicates no correct answer, but option C is indeed correct.
25.
My pencil is ..... than yours.
A) Long.
B) More longer.
C) Longer.
D) More long.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Longer.
When comparing two things, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate which one has more or less of a quality than the other. The comparative form for "long" is "longer," not "more long." "More longer" is redundant and incorrect.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Long" is the positive form, used to describe one object without comparison.
Option B:
Incorrect. "More longer" is a double comparative, which is not grammatically correct in English.
Option C:
Correct. "Longer" is the proper comparative form of "long."
Option D:
Incorrect. "More long" is redundant; we use "more" with a comparative adjective, which here is "longer."
26.
A horse is ..... (fast) me.
A) Faster than.
B) More faster than.
C) More fast than.
D) Fast than.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Faster than.
This is the proper way to use a comparative adjective in English. When comparing two things, you need to add "than" after the comparative form of an adjective or adverb. In this case, "fast" becomes "faster," and it must be followed by "than."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct usage: "A horse is faster than me."
Option B:
Incorrect: "More faster than" is a redundant phrase. "More" and "-er" are both comparative markers, which cannot be used together.
Option C:
Incorrect: "More fast than" is also incorrect because it uses the superlative form of the adjective incorrectly.
Option D:
Incorrect: "Fast than" omits the necessary comparative marker "faster."
27.
My house is ..... than Ali's.
A) Far.
B) Further.
C) Furthest.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My house is further than Ali's" uses the comparative form of the adjective "far," which is "further." This correctly compares the distance of two houses, indicating that "my house" is at a greater distance compared to "Ali's."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Far - Incorrect. "Far" is the base form and not used in comparisons.
Option B:
Further - Correct. This is the comparative form of "far," used to compare distances.
Option C:
Furthest - Incorrect. "Furthest" is superlative, used when comparing more than two items.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect. "Further" is the correct answer.
28.
Comparative of big
A) Biger than.
B) Bigger than.
C) Biged than.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Bigger than.
In English, when comparing two things using comparative adjectives, the form "bigger" is used instead of "big" with "-er." The word "than" follows to indicate the comparison.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Biger than" is not a valid English comparative form.
Option B:
Correct. "Bigger than" is the proper comparative form of "big."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Biged than" is neither a valid adjective nor a correct comparative form.
Option D:
Not applicable as option B is correct.
29.
The blue car ..... the red car.
A) Is as fast as.
B) Are as fast as.
C) Is as fast.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The blue car is as fast as the red car" correctly uses a comparative adjective "as fast as" to compare two subjects, both singular and of the same type (cars). This construction indicates that the blue car has the same speed as the red car.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper subject-verb agreement with a comparative adjective.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Are" is plural, but the subjects are singular.
Option C:
Incorrect. Missing the second part of the comparison ("as fast as").
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
30.
Okey is ..... than Kids' World
A) More exciting.
B) More boring.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Okey is more boring than Kids' World" uses the comparative form of the adjective "boring." This indicates that Okey is considered less interesting or enjoyable compared to Kids' World.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
More exciting. This would imply that Okey is more interesting, which contradicts the statement.
Option B:
More boring. This correctly reflects the comparative adjective used in the sentence, indicating that Okey is less appealing or enjoyable than Kids' World.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are comparative adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two people, places, things, or ideas. They show that one thing is greater, smaller, better, worse, or more alike than another.
How do comparative adjectives differ from other types of adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are distinct because they require a comparison between two subjects. Unlike positive adjectives, which describe one noun, or superlative adjectives, which compare three or more nouns, comparatives specifically indicate a difference in degree.
Can comparative adjectives be used with all types of verbs?
Comparative adjectives can generally be used with most verbs, but their use depends on the context and whether a comparison is being made. For example, "She sings better than he does" uses a comparative adjective in a sentence where it modifies a verb.
Are there any rules for using comparative adjectives with subject-verb agreement?
Yes, when using comparative adjectives in sentences, the verb must agree with the subject. For example, "The cat is bigger than the dog" follows correct subject-verb agreement because both subjects are singular.
How do you form comparative adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are typically formed by adding -er to the end of a one-syllable adjective (e.g., faster) or using "more" before a longer adjective (e.g., more beautiful). For two-syllable and multi-syllable words, you might need to use "more" or "less" (e.g., happier, less intelligent).