Degree of Comparison: Using Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Quiz

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1. Which sentence uses the comparative form of the adjective correctly?

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The comparative form is used when comparing two things (my dog and your dog). For short adjectives like 'fast,' the comparative form is made by adding '-er,' resulting in 'faster.'

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Degree Of Comparison: Using Comparative And Superlative Adjectives Quiz - Quiz

Adjectives change form to show degrees of comparison. In this comparative superlative adjectives quiz, you’ll focus on using comparative and superlative forms correctly. You’ll analyze sentence meaning, apply appropriate endings or irregular forms, and avoid common comparison errors. Each question helps you understand how comparison works and improves accuracy in... see moredescriptive writing.
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2. The comparative form of an adjective is used when you are comparing two people, places, or things.

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This statement is true. The comparative form (ending in -er or using 'more') is always used specifically to show a difference between two items.

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3. Which word is the correct superlative form of the irregular adjective ‘bad’?

Explanation

Bad' is an irregular adjective, which means it does not follow the -er/-est rule. Its superlative form, used for comparing three or more things, is 'worst.'

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4. Complete the sentence using the comparative form of 'difficult': ‘This puzzle is _______ than the last one.’

Explanation

The adjective 'difficult' has three syllables, so we must use the word 'more' before the base adjective to form the comparative form when comparing two puzzles.

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5. When comparing three or more long adjectives (like 'beautiful'), what word do you place before the adjective?

Explanation

For adjectives with three or more syllables, the word 'most' is placed before the base adjective to create the superlative form, indicating the highest degree.

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6. Which sentence uses the superlative form correctly?

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Small' is a one-syllable adjective, so the superlative form (comparing one sandwich to all others in the box) is correctly formed by adding '-est.'

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7. Complete the sentence using the comparative form of 'good': ‘Today’s lunch tastes _______ than yesterday’s lunch.’

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Good' is an irregular adjective. When comparing two things (today's lunch and yesterday's lunch), the correct comparative form is 'better.'

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8. The adjective 'interesting' should use '-est' to form its superlative (e.g., interestingest).

Explanation

This is false. 'Interesting' has four syllables, making it a long adjective. Its superlative form requires the use of the word 'most' (most interesting), not the suffix '-est.'

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9. Which adjective form would you use to describe a single chair without comparing it to any others?

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The positive degree, or base form, of an adjective (e.g., 'big,' 'heavy') is used when describing one noun without making any comparison at all.

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10. Complete the comparison: ‘My coat is warmer ___ my hat.’

Explanation

When using the comparative form of an adjective (warmer), the word 'than' is always used to introduce the second item in the comparison (my hat).

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11. Complete the sentence using the superlative form of 'far': ‘Mount Everest is the _______ I have ever hiked.’

Explanation

Far' is an irregular adjective. When comparing one distance to all possible distances (superlative), the correct form is 'farthest' (or 'furthest').

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12. The sentence 'This is the most easier assignment' is grammatically correct.

Explanation

This is false. 'Easier' is already the comparative form, and adding 'most' before it creates an incorrect double comparison. The superlative form should be 'easiest.'

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13. If you are comparing three students and one is very kind, you would say she is the ___ student.

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You are comparing three or more students (superlative), and 'kind' is a short adjective, so you add '-est' to form 'kindest.'

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14. Which sentences correctly use the superlative form of an adjective? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

Sentence A uses 'most amazing' correctly for a long adjective comparing the movie to all others. C uses 'biggest' correctly for a short adjective comparing the whale to all animals. B and D use the comparative form (-er) incorrectly in a superlative context.

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15. Which is the correct comparative form of the adjective ‘happy’?

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When a two-syllable adjective ends in '-y,' you change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' to form the comparative, which is used when comparing two things.

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16. It is correct to say 'The flowers are more prettier than the grass.'

Explanation

This is false. This sentence contains a double comparison ('more' and '-er'), which is grammatically incorrect. The correct comparative form is 'prettier.'

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17. Which sentences correctly use an irregular comparative form? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

Sentence A correctly uses 'better' (comparative of 'good'). Sentence D correctly uses 'worse' (comparative of 'bad'). B uses 'farer' instead of 'farther/further,' and C uses 'gooder' instead of 'better.'

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18. When do you use the word 'more' before an adjective? (Select all that apply)

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More' is used when forming the comparative (comparing two) of long adjectives (A) or of most two-syllable adjectives that do not end in '-y' (D).

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19. Complete the sentence using the superlative form of 'big': ‘Jupiter is the _______ planet in our solar system.’

Explanation

The superlative form is used to compare three or more items (Jupiter against all other planets). For a short adjective ending in a consonant, you double the consonant and add '-est.'

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20. Which adjectives should be turned into the comparative form by adding the word 'more' (not adding -er)? (Select all that apply)

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Important' (three syllables) requires 'more.' 'Quiet' and 'simple' can use either 'more' or '-er.' 'Good' is irregular ('better'). For Grade 3 level focus, 'important' is the clearest example of a 'more' adjective.

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Which sentence uses the comparative form of the adjective correctly?
The comparative form of an adjective is used when you are comparing...
Which word is the correct superlative form of the irregular adjective...
Complete the sentence using the comparative form of 'difficult':...
When comparing three or more long adjectives (like 'beautiful'), what...
Which sentence uses the superlative form correctly?
Complete the sentence using the comparative form of 'good':...
The adjective 'interesting' should use '-est' to form its superlative...
Which adjective form would you use to describe a single chair without...
Complete the comparison: ‘My coat is warmer ___ my hat.’
Complete the sentence using the superlative form of 'far': ‘Mount...
The sentence 'This is the most easier assignment' is grammatically...
If you are comparing three students and one is very kind, you would...
Which sentences correctly use the superlative form of an adjective?...
Which is the correct comparative form of the adjective ‘happy’?
It is correct to say 'The flowers are more prettier than the grass.'
Which sentences correctly use an irregular comparative form? (Select...
When do you use the word 'more' before an adjective? (Select all that...
Complete the sentence using the superlative form of 'big': ‘Jupiter...
Which adjectives should be turned into the comparative form by adding...
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