Comparative Adjectives And Nouns And "More, Less, Fewer" + Noun
This 12 question quiz tests introductory and intermediate level knowledge of how to use the comparative form of adjectives and how to deal with comparing count and non-count nouns.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Nancy is 3 inches __________ than her sister, Jocelyn.
Explanation
The correct answer is "taller", two people are being compared, so we use the comparative form of the adjective 'tall'.Rate this question:
- 2.
If you have _________items than 12, please use the express checkout line in the grocery store.
Explanation
The correct answer is "fewer". The noun 'items' is a countable noun.Rate this question:
- 3.
Henry has more experience _______ Shelly does, so he will get the promotion.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'than'. Experience is a non-count noun and so needs the construction more_____than.Rate this question:
- 4.
This package is the __________ of the two. Let me carry it for you.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'heavier' It is the comparative form of 'heavy'.Rate this question:
- 5.
The older dog is somewhat _______ behaved than the younger one. I think we can train the older one.
Explanation
The correct answer is better. This is the comparative form of 'good'.Rate this question:
- 6.
Going to Tahiti costs ________ money than going to Easter Island. I think we should reduce our expenses by going to Tahiti.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "less". This implies that going to Tahiti costs a smaller amount of money compared to going to Easter Island. The suggestion to reduce expenses by going to Tahiti aligns with this answer, as it implies that choosing Tahiti as a destination would be a more cost-effective option.Rate this question:
- 7.
Most people are buying ________ non-essential items than several years ago. The economy has given people less extra money to spend.
Explanation
fewer items than. "items" is a countable noun.Rate this question:
- 8.
Some students think that leaning German is __________ than learning English. They think it is simpler and less work.
Explanation
The correct answer is "easier" (or simpler) , it is the comparative form of 'easy" and modifies the noun learning.Rate this question:
- 9.
Diego, be careful with that drink! The alcohol is __________ than the beer you usually drink.
Explanation
The correct answer is stronger. It is the comparative form of the adjective 'strong''.Rate this question:
- 10.
Last decade, 75% _________ people knew someone in a foreign country than today.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'fewer'. People is a countable noun.Rate this question:
- 11.
Many parents think that going to a local community college is ______ than going to a top ten college. Yet, fewer students who go to a community college drop out.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'worse'. This is the comparative form of 'bad'Rate this question:
- 12.
This quiz was ________ than I thought it was going to be.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "easier, harder". This means that the quiz was both easier and harder than the person expected. It suggests that there were some aspects of the quiz that were easier than anticipated, while other parts were more difficult. This answer implies a mixed experience, with some questions or tasks being manageable and others presenting challenges.Rate this question:
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