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Degrees Of Comparison

July 8, 2018 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate comparative or superlative adjective.

1. Rahul’s composition is ……………… than that of Rohan.

Correct! Wrong!

Better is the comparative form of good.

2. The new mansion is …………………. than the old one.

Correct! Wrong!

We make the comparative form of splendid by putting more before it.

3. She is ………………. than most of her neighbors.

Correct! Wrong!

We use a comparative form before than. Wealthier is the comparative form of wealthy.

4. It was the ………………… day of my life.

Correct! Wrong!

We use a superlative adjective after the. Saddest is the superlative form of sad.

5. Gold is more precious than ……………….. metal.

Correct! Wrong!

When two objects are compared with each other, the latter term of comparison must exclude the former.

6. She earns as ………………… as I do.

Correct! Wrong!

We use the positive adjective in the structure as…as.

8. He arrived ……………….. than I expected.

Correct! Wrong!

Later is the comparative form of late.

9. Ours is the ………………. house on this street.

Correct! Wrong!

Last can indicate position. Latest cannot express this idea.

10. This is the ……………… church in India.

Correct! Wrong!

Eldest is only used to speak of people.

11. The princess was ………………….. than her brother.

Correct! Wrong!

We make the comparative form of courageous with more.

12. Mumbai is ……………… from the equator than Chennai.

Correct! Wrong!

Farther means more distant. Further means additional.

Answers

1. Rahul’s composition is better than that of Rohan.
2. The new mansion is more splendid than the old one.
3. She is wealthier than most of her neighbors.
4. It was the saddest day of my life.
5. Gold is more precious than any other metal.
6. She earns as much as I do.
7. The latter part of the movie is not very interesting.
8. He arrived later than I expected.
9. Ours is the last house on this street.
10. This is the oldest church in India.
11. The princess was more courageous than her brother.
12. Mumbai is farther from the equator than Chennai.

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