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Comparative And Superlative Adjectives – Quiz 1
Comparative And Superlative Adjectives Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates students' understanding and correct usage of comparative adjectives, including the formation of comparatives using -er or more, as well as the use of 'as' in comparisons. It also tests their ability to form and use superlative forms for global comparison.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Cheap, ..... , the cheapest
A) Cheaper.
B) More cheaper.
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Explanations:
Option A) "Cheaper" is correct because it properly forms the comparative degree of the adjective "cheap." The comparative form compares two things, indicating one is less expensive than the other. In this case, "cheaper" directly contrasts with "the cheapest," which denotes the lowest possible price among a group.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper adjective comparison.
Option B:
Incorrect. The phrase "more cheaper" is redundant and grammatically incorrect, as "more" is unnecessary when forming the comparative degree of an already comparative word like "cheap."
2.
She always calls me at ..... (busy) time of the day.
A) The most busy.
B) The busier.
C) The busiest.
D) More busy.
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Explanations:
The sentence requires the superlative form of the adjective "busy" to indicate the most busy time of the day, which is why
Option C) The busiest.
is correct. This usage highlights that there is no other time during the day when she calls more frequently.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"The most busy" is redundant and not grammatically correct in this context.
Option B:
"The busier" implies a comparative form, which does not fit the sentence structure as it should indicate the highest degree of busyness.
Option C:
"The busiest" is the superlative form and correctly indicates the most busy time of the day.
Option D:
"More busy" also implies a comparative rather than a superlative, making it incorrect for this context.
3.
Dan put on his snorkel ..... than his little brother did.
A) Careful.
B) More carefully.
C) Carefully.
D) Most carefully.
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Explanations:
The sentence compares Dan's action of putting on his snorkel with that of his little brother. The correct form to use in this comparative context is "more carefully," which indicates a higher degree of carefulness compared to his brother. Therefore, the correct answer is B) More carefully.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; it does not compare Dan's action with his brother's.
Option B:
Correct; it properly compares the level of care between Dan and his brother.
Option C:
Incorrect; it is an adverb form that does not fit the comparative context.
Option D:
Incorrect; it would be used if Dan was the most careful among many, which is not the case here.
4.
My bed is ..... than my sofa.
A) New.
B) Kinder.
C) More comfortable.
D) The strongest.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) More comfortable.
This is because the sentence requires a comparative adjective to compare two things: your bed and your sofa. "More comfortable" correctly forms the comparative by adding "more" before the adjective "comfortable."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
New - Describes age, not comparison.
Option B:
Kinder - Not a valid comparative form for 'kind'.
Option C:
More comfortable - Correct comparative form.
Option D:
The strongest - Describes strength, not comfort.
5.
When I was a teenager, I was much ..... than I am now.
A) Not confident.
B) Less confident.
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Explanations:
When comparing states at different times, we use the comparative form of adjectives to indicate a change over time. In this case, "much less confident" is the correct comparative phrase indicating a decrease in confidence from when you were a teenager to now.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Not confident does not compare states at different times; it simply states a state of being without context.
Option B:
Less confident correctly uses the comparative form "less" to indicate a decrease in confidence over time.
6.
You form the comparison with .....
A) As-as.
B) -est or most.
C) -er or more.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is C) -er or more because comparative adjectives are formed by adding -er to the positive adjective (one-syllable words and some two-syllable words ending in y), or by using "more" before a longer form of the adjective. For example, big becomes bigger, and good becomes better.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
As-as is not used to form comparatives.
Option B:
-est or most are used for superlatives, not comparatives.
Option C:
Correct as explained above.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since option C is correct.
7.
The ..... continent in the world is Asia
A) Larger.
B) Large.
C) Largest.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The Largest continent in the world is Asia" uses a superlative adjective correctly to compare continents globally, indicating that among all continents, Asia is the largest.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Comparative form (Larger) does not fit as it implies a comparison between two continents only.
Option B:
Incorrect. Same reason as Option A; it's not comparative but superlative needed for global context.
Option C:
Correct. Superlative form (Largest) is appropriate to denote Asia as the largest continent globally.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer does exist among the options provided.
8.
Cheetah is ..... ( fast) animal on Earth.
A) Faster than.
B) Fast.
C) The fastest.
D) None of above.
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Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Faster than" would be used if comparing two or more cheetahs, not when stating the absolute speed of all cheetahs.
Option B:
Incorrect. While this is a comparative form and correct in some contexts, it does not indicate that cheetahs are faster than all other animals on Earth.
Option C:
Correct. "The fastest" is the superlative form used to denote the highest degree of speed among all cheetahs compared to all other animals.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
9.
Cock U ..... Than Shaw Vs.
A) Is strong.
B) Strong.
C) Has stronger than.
D) Is stronger than.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Is stronger than.
This option uses the comparative form "stronger" to compare Cock U and Than Shaw, which is appropriate for expressing that one entity has a greater degree of strength compared to another. The verb "is" correctly links the subject with this comparative adjective.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses an absolute form without comparison.
Option B:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A, using a non-comparative form.
Option C:
Grammatically incorrect; "Has" does not properly introduce the comparative adjective "stronger."
Option D:
Correct use of comparative adjective with proper linking verb.
10.
What is the superlative for long adjectives
A) The.
B) Most.
C) More.
D) The most.
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Explanations:
The superlative form of adjectives is used to indicate the highest degree, meaning "the most" in terms of quality or quantity. Therefore, for long adjectives, the correct answer is
D) The most.
This form is used when comparing three or more items and indicates the highest level.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "The" alone does not indicate a superlative degree.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Most" without "the" is used for comparative degrees, not superlatives.
Option C:
Incorrect. "More" is used in comparatives, not superlatives.
Option D:
Correct. "The most" is the correct form for the superlative degree of long adjectives.
11.
Family is the ..... thing in life
A) Were important.
B) Important.
C) Most important.
D) More important.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Family is the most important thing in life" uses a superlative adjective, which indicates that family is considered more significant than any other aspect of life. The correct form for this comparison is "most important," making option C the accurate choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; it uses plural form and past tense, not suitable here.
Option B:
Incorrect; it lacks the superlative 'most' needed for this comparison.
Option C:
Correct; "Most important" is the appropriate superlative form used to compare family against all other things in life.
Option D:
Incorrect; it uses comparative form, not suitable for a superlative context.
12.
Raffle is ..... (strong) than Muhaimin.
A) The strongest.
B) Stronger.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Raffle is stronger than Muhaimin" uses the comparative form of the adjective "strong," which correctly compares two individuals, Raffle and Muhaimin. The superlative form (Option A: "The strongest") would be used to compare more than two people or things.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Superlative form is not needed for a direct comparison of two individuals.
Option B:
Correct. Comparative form "stronger" properly compares Raffle and Muhaimin.
13.
Jane was smarter ..... Judy
A) Than.
B) The.
C) It.
D) Nice.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Jane was smarter ... Judy" is comparing two people, Jane and Judy, using the comparative form of the adjective "smart." The correct word to complete this comparison is "than," as it properly introduces the second element being compared.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Than" is used to compare two things or people.
Option B:
Incorrect. "The" is a definite article, not used for comparisons.
Option C:
Incorrect. "It" is a pronoun and does not fit the context of comparison here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Nice" is an adjective but not appropriate in this comparative sentence structure.
14.
Melissa walked into the classroom ..... than Ben.
A) Loudlier.
B) More loudly.
C) The most loudly.
D) Loudly.
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Explanations:
The sentence compares Melissa's action of walking into the classroom with Ben's, indicating a comparative relationship. The correct form to express this comparison is "More loudly," which uses the comparative form of the adjective "loudly." Therefore, option B) More loudly is the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Loudlier" is not a standard English word and does not follow proper adjective comparison rules.
Option B:
Correct. Uses comparative form "More loudly" to compare two subjects.
Option C:
"The most loudly" indicates superlative, which compares three or more subjects, not applicable here.
Option D:
"Loudly" is the base form and does not indicate comparison between Melissa and Ben.
15.
Of all the women, Sarah wore the (finest, most finer) jewelry.
A) Finest.
B) Most finer.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because "finest" is the superlative form of the adjective, which is used to indicate that Sarah wore the best jewelry among all the women. The comparative form "more finer" is redundant and incorrect in English grammar.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Superlative form "finest" correctly indicates the highest degree of quality, making it the appropriate choice.
Option B:
Incorrect as "most finer" is redundant and not a proper superlative form in English grammar.
16.
This is the ..... book I've ever read. (sad )
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Explanations:
The sentence "This is the ..... book I've ever read." requires a superlative form of the adjective to indicate it is the most sad one among all books read. The correct answer is
B) Saddest.
This is because "saddest" is the superlative form of "sad," which properly conveys that this particular book is more sad than any other book the speaker has read.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Sadder does not fit grammatically in this context as it would imply a comparative rather than a superlative form.
Option B:
Saddest is correct because it indicates the highest degree of sadness among all books read, making it the superlative form needed here.
17.
Avatar is probably ..... (bad) film I've seen!
A) Worse.
B) The worst.
C) The badest.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The superlative form "the worst" is used to indicate the highest degree of badness, which fits the context of the sentence expressing that Avatar is probably the most negative film among those seen by the speaker.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Worse" is a comparative form and does not fit the context as it implies a comparison between two films rather than stating that Avatar is the worst.
Option B:
"The worst" correctly uses the superlative form to indicate the highest degree of badness, making it the appropriate choice.
Option C:
"The badest" is not a standard English construction and does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Option D:
"None of above" would only be correct if both A, B, and C were incorrect. Since B is correct, this option is not applicable.
18.
Choose the correct answer.Mt, Everest is ..... mountain in the world.
A) More high.
B) The most high.
C) Higher.
D) The highest.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) The highest.
This sentence uses the superlative form of the adjective "high" to compare Mount Everest with all other mountains in the world, indicating that it stands at the top or has the greatest height among them.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "More high" is not a proper superlative form and lacks the article "the".
Option B:
Incorrect. While "The most high" is closer, it still uses "more" incorrectly.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Higher" is comparative, used to compare two or more items, not the superlative form needed here.
Option D:
Correct. "The highest" properly forms the superlative and is commonly used in this context.
19.
The food in the cafe is ..... than the restaurant.
A) Worse.
B) Worst.
C) Bad.
D) More worse.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Worse.
When comparing two things, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate which one is better or worse than the other. In this case, "worse" is the appropriate comparative form used to compare the food in the cafe with that in the restaurant.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Worse" is the proper comparative form for comparing two things.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Worst" is used to indicate the highest degree of a quality, not for comparison between two items.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Bad" is an adjective but does not compare two things; it describes one thing negatively.
Option D:
Incorrect. "More worse" is grammatically incorrect and redundant in English.
20.
Cooking is ..... than eating.
A) Difficult.
B) More difficult.
C) Most difficult.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Cooking is more difficult than eating." uses the comparative form of the adjective "difficult," which correctly compares two actions: cooking and eating. The word "more" indicates a comparison between two things, making it the appropriate choice here.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Difficult - This is an absolute statement and does not compare cooking to eating.
Option B:
More difficult - Correct comparative form for a comparison between two actions.
Option C:
Most difficult - Superlative form, which compares three or more things, not suitable here.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect as "more difficult" is the correct answer.
21.
That clown was the ..... in the circus.
A) Happyer.
B) Happiest.
C) Happiest.
D) Happier.
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Explanations:
The sentence "That clown was the ... in the circus" requires a superlative form of the adjective "happy," as it is comparing one clown to all other clowns in the circus, indicating he is the happiest among them. Therefore, the correct answer is
B) Happiest
.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "Happyer" is not a valid form of the adjective.
Option B:
Correct; "Happiest" is the superlative form, used for comparisons among three or more items.
Option C:
Repeated and thus incorrect.
Option D:
Incorrect; "Happier" is comparative, not superlative.
22.
Complete the sentence. Trumarion is ..... than Roberto.
A) Oldest.
B) Old.
C) Older.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Trumarion is older than Roberto" correctly uses the comparative form of the adjective "old," which is "older." This indicates that Trumarion is more aged compared to Roberto.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Oldest - Incorrect. "Oldest" is superlative, not comparative.
Option B:
Old - Incorrect. "Old" is the base form and does not compare two individuals.
Option C:
Older - Correct. This is the proper comparative form to indicate Trumarion is more aged than Roberto.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect. Option C is correct.
23.
She is a ..... friend than you.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She is a better friend than you" uses the comparative form of the adjective "good," which is "better." This correctly compares two entities, indicating that she is more of a friend compared to you.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the comparative form "better" to compare two friends.
Option B:
Incorrect. "The best" implies superlative, which means being the most of a group, not just comparing two individuals.
24.
Choose the correct adverb. Jenny spoke the ..... of all the students in the class.
A) Shyly.
B) More shyly.
C) Most shyly.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Most shyly.
In this sentence, we are comparing Jenny's shyness to that of all the students in the class. Therefore, we need to use the superlative form "most" to indicate the highest degree.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Adverbs like "shyly" are used to describe actions or manner but do not compare degrees.
Option B:
Incorrect. Comparative form "more shyly" is used for comparing two subjects, which does not fit the context of a comparison among multiple students.
Option C:
Correct. Superlative form "most shyly" indicates the highest degree when compared to all other students in the class.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
25.
These jeans were ..... (expensive) jeans l've ever bought
A) More expensive.
B) The expensivest.
C) Expensiver.
D) The most expensive.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) The most expensive.
This form is used to indicate the superlative degree, which compares a single item with all other items in its category. "These jeans were the most expensive I've ever bought" correctly uses the superlative form "most expensive."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Comparative form requires 'more' before an adjective, not used for superlatives.
Option B:
Incorrect. There is no such word as 'expensivest.' The correct form is "most expensive."
Option C:
Incorrect. This form suggests a comparative degree rather than the highest degree in a category.
Option D:
Correct. Uses superlative form correctly with 'the most' to indicate highest degree of expense among all jeans bought by the speaker.
26.
Find the correct comparative form of the adjectives.
A) Expensive.
B) Expensiver.
C) More expensive.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct comparative form of "expensive" is "more expensive." This follows the standard rule for forming comparatives in English, where most adjectives add "-er," but those ending in -e followed by a consonant drop the -e and add -r, or add "more" before the adjective.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. No comparative form is used.
Option B:
Incorrect. The "-er" ending is not appropriate for adjectives ending in -e followed by a consonant.
Option C:
Correct. "More expensive" is the proper comparative form of "expensive."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
27.
Add the missing word:His nose is the same mine
A) With.
B) As.
C) From.
D) Of.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) As.
The phrase "His nose is the same as mine" uses a comparative construction to indicate that his nose is similar in some way to the speaker's nose. Here, "as" is used to compare two things.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"With" does not fit grammatically or logically in this context.
Option B:
"As" correctly forms the comparison between his nose and mine.
Option C:
"From" is used to indicate origin, source, or derivation, which is not applicable here.
Option D:
"Of" indicates possession or origin, making it incorrect in this comparative sentence structure.
28.
Choose the correct answer:2. Your bike is ..... than mine.
A) Good.
B) The best.
C) Better.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Better.
When comparing two things, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate which one is more favorable than the other. In this case, "better" correctly compares your bike to the speaker's bike.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Good" is a positive adjective but not used for comparison.
Option B:
"The best" implies superiority over all others, which isn't applicable here as only two bikes are being compared.
Option C:
"Better" is the correct comparative form to use when comparing two items.
Option D:
Not applicable since one of the options (C) is correct.
29.
A rose is ..... than a tulip.
A) Most beautiful.
B) More beautiful.
C) Beautifuler.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) More beautiful.
When comparing two things, we use the comparative form of an adjective to indicate which one has more of a particular quality. In this case, "more" is used with the adjective "beautiful" to compare a rose and a tulip.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Most beautiful" is superlative form, not comparative.
Option B:
Correct. Uses comparative form "more" with adjective "beautiful".
Option C:
Incorrect. "Beautifuler" is not a valid word in English.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
30.
Which is the correct comparative form of 'good'?
A) Goodest.
B) Better.
C) Gooder.
D) Best tagsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.g.
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Explanations:
The correct comparative form of 'good' is
“better”
. This follows the standard rule for forming comparatives in English, where most adjectives add -er to their base form (e.g., good-better).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Goodest" is incorrect. It is a superlative form, not comparative.
Option B:
"Better" is correct as it follows the standard rule for forming comparatives.
Option C:
"Gooder" is also incorrect. While some irregular adjectives do add -er (e.g., big-bigger), 'good' does not follow this pattern and uses only "better".
Option D:
"Best" is the superlative form, not comparative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are comparative adjectives?
Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, indicating which is greater or lesser in some way. For example, "taller" and "shorter" are comparative adjectives that describe height differences between objects or people.
How do superlative adjectives differ from comparative ones?
Superlative adjectives are used to indicate the highest degree of a quality among three or more things. They often end in "-est" (like "tallest") and can also be formed using "the most" before an adjective (such as "most beautiful").
Can comparative adjectives be used without a second thing to compare?
No, comparative adjectives typically require a comparison with another noun or pronoun. For example, "taller" implies there is something else being compared to it; saying just "tall" would not imply a comparison.
Are all adjectives used for comparison?
Not all adjectives are used for comparison. Some adjectives simply describe qualities without comparing, such as "red" or "happy." Comparative and superlative forms are specific to describing relative degrees of a quality.
How do you form the comparative and superlative adjectives for words ending in -y?
For adjectives ending in -y, change the -y to -ier for the comparative (e.g., "happy" becomes "happier") and add -est for the superlative (e.g., "happy" becomes "happiest").