Esl Comparative Adjectives

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1. What is the synonym of 'good'?

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The correct synonym for 'good' is 'better', as it represents an improvement or higher quality.

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ESL Comparative Adjectives - Quiz

Match adjectives with their comparative forms.

2. Which word means to move quickly?

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The word 'fast' is the base form for speed, while 'faster' indicates a higher speed.

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3. What is the correct term to describe a topic that grabs your attention?

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The correct term to describe a topic that grabs your attention is 'more interesting' as it implies a higher level of engagement and fascination compared to the other options provided.

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4. Which term describes something newer than contemporary?

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The correct term to describe something newer than contemporary is 'more modern'. While 'modern' implies something current, 'more modern' indicates a higher level of modernity.

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5. Which of the following is the comparative form of the word 'scary'?

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The correct comparative form of 'scary' is 'scarier', as it follows the rules of forming comparatives in English by adding 'er' to the end of the adjective.

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6. Which word is the comparative form of 'happy'?

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When we talk about comparing two things, we use the comparative form of adjectives. In this case, 'happier' is the correct comparative form of 'happy'.

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7. Which is the correct comparative form of the word 'beautiful'?

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In English, the comparative form of 'beautiful' is 'more beautiful' which is used to compare two things. The incorrect answers provided do not follow the standard rules for forming comparatives in English.

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8. Which word best describes the movie 'The Tax Return'?

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The correct answer is 'more boring' as the question asks for a word that means even more dull or uninteresting.

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9. The comparative form of the word 'early' is?

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In English grammar, the comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two things. The correct comparative form of 'early' is 'earlier', not 'earlyer', 'earlied', or 'earlyest'.

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10. Which of the following is a comparative form of 'tired'?

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In this question, the correct answer is asking for the comparative form of the word 'tired'. 'more tired' is the correct comparative form in this context, indicating a higher level of tiredness compared to the base form 'tired'. The other options provided are either the present participle form (tiring) or incorrect superlative forms (tiredest, tireder).

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11. Which word describes something that is beneficial?

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The correct answer 'more useful' indicates something with a higher level of benefit or utility. The incorrect answers 'less helpful', 'unwanted', and 'harmful' all describe things that are not beneficial or advantageous.

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12. What is the comparative form of 'hard'?

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The question is asking for the comparative form of 'hard', which is 'harder'. 'Hardly' is an adverb meaning scarcely or barely, 'hardest' is the superlative form of 'hard', and 'hardened' refers to becoming more solid or tough.

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13. Which word means to proceed with caution?

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The correct phrase 'more careful' implies the act of being more cautious than before, while the incorrect options have different meanings such as being overly cautious, careless, or watchful.

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14. Which of the following is the correct comparative form of the word 'intelligent'?

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When forming the comparative form of 'intelligent', the correct way is to add 'more' before the adjective, making it 'more intelligent'.

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15. What is the comparative form of the word 'strong'?

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When forming the comparative form of an adjective, the suffix 'er' is commonly added to the base form of the adjective. In this case, 'strong' becomes 'stronger' in comparative form.

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16. How would you rate the product?

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The correct answer 'more excellent' suggests a higher level of satisfaction compared to the other options. 'Good' implies a positive rating but not as strong as 'excellent'. 'Average' indicates a neutral response, while 'poor' signifies dissatisfaction.

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17. Which of the following indicates a higher level of congestion?

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The word 'more' is used to compare two things in terms of quantity or extent. In this case, 'more crowded' implies a higher level of congestion compared to 'crowded'. The other options do not properly convey the concept of comparative increase in crowding.

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18. What is the opposite of good?

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The correct answer is 'bad' because it is the direct antonym of good, while the incorrect answers are variations of negative descriptors but not the exact opposite of good.

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19. Which word is the comparative form of 'simple'?

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The correct comparative form of 'simple' is 'simpler', adding '-er' to the end to show a comparison of two things.

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20. What is the correct form of the word 'complicated' when comparing to another thing?

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The comparative form of 'complicated' is 'more complicated', comparing to another thing. 'Complicating' is a present participle form, 'most complicated' is a superlative form, and 'complicates' is a third person singular present tense form.

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21. Late.

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The word 'late' is typically used to refer to being tardy, while 'later' refers to a future point in time.

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22. Which of the following is the comparative form of 'weak'?

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The correct comparative form of 'weak' is 'weaker', which compares two things showing that one has less strength than the other.

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23. Which word is the comparative form of 'rich'?

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The correct comparative form of 'rich' is 'richer', which is used to compare two things. 'Riched' is not a valid comparative form. 'Richly' is an adverb form of 'rich'. 'Richest' is the superlative form of 'rich'.

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24. Which is the comparative form of 'easy'?

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The correct answer 'easier' is the comparative form of 'easy', indicating something is more simple or less difficult in comparison to something else.

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25. Which word should be used to describe a painting with a wider range of colors?

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The term 'more colorful' implies an increased variety of colors, making it the correct choice. 'Vibrant' could also suggest a wide range of colors, but 'more colorful' is a more precise term. 'Dull' and 'monochromatic' both suggest a lack of color variety, making them incorrect choices in this context.

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26. Which of the following is the comparative form of the word 'ugly'?

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The correct comparative form of the adjective 'ugly' is 'uglier'. This form is used to compare two things, stating that one is more ugly than the other. The incorrect options 'ugliest', 'uglyest', and 'ugglier' do not follow the correct comparative form of the word 'ugly'.

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What is the synonym of 'good'?
Which word means to move quickly?
What is the correct term to describe a topic that grabs your...
Which term describes something newer than contemporary?
Which of the following is the comparative form of the word 'scary'?
Which word is the comparative form of 'happy'?
Which is the correct comparative form of the word 'beautiful'?
Which word best describes the movie 'The Tax Return'?
The comparative form of the word 'early' is?
Which of the following is a comparative form of 'tired'?
Which word describes something that is beneficial?
What is the comparative form of 'hard'?
Which word means to proceed with caution?
Which of the following is the correct comparative form of the word...
What is the comparative form of the word 'strong'?
How would you rate the product?
Which of the following indicates a higher level of congestion?
What is the opposite of good?
Which word is the comparative form of 'simple'?
What is the correct form of the word 'complicated' when comparing to...
Late.
Which of the following is the comparative form of 'weak'?
Which word is the comparative form of 'rich'?
Which is the comparative form of 'easy'?
Which word should be used to describe a painting with a wider range of...
Which of the following is the comparative form of the word 'ugly'?
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