Comparative Superlative Adjectives Quiz

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

My dog is more fast than yours.

My dog is faster than yours.

My dog is the fastest than yours.

My dog is fast than yours.

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.'

Explanation

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.'

2. The comparative form of an adjective is used when you are comparing two people, places, or things.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

Badder

Baddest

More bad

Worst

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.'

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.'

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

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.

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?

More

Most

Much

Many

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.

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.

6. Which sentence uses the superlative form correctly?

This is the most small sandwich in the box.

This is the smallest sandwich in the box.

This is the small sandwich in the box.

This is the smaller sandwich in the box.

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.'

Explanation

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.'

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

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

Explanation

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).

True

False

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.'

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.'

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

Comparative

Superlative

Positive (Base Form)

Irregular

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.

Explanation

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.

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

As

Than

Then

Of

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).

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).

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

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

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.

True

False

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.'

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.'

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

Kinder

More kind

Kind

Kindest

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

Explanation

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

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

That was the most amazing movie I have ever seen.

This book is the better of all my books.

The blue whale is the biggest animal in the world.

I am the happier person in my family.

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.

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’?

More happy

Happiest

Happier

Most happy

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.

Explanation

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.

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

My score was better than my friend's score.

That old tire is much farer away now.

Your dog is gooder than mine.

The first day of the week is worse than the last day.

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.'

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)

When the adjective is long (three or more syllables).

When comparing only two things.

When the adjective is irregular.

When the adjective has two syllables and does not end in '-y'.

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).

Explanation

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.’

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.'

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)

Quiet

Important

Simple

Good

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.

Explanation

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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