Comparative Adjectives And Nouns And "More, Less, Fewer" + Noun

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1. Henry has more experience _______ Shelly does, so he will get the promotion.

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The correct answer is 'than'. Experience is a non-count noun and so needs the construction more_____than.

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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... see morenon-count nouns. see less

2. Some students think that leaning German is __________ than learning English. They think it is simpler and less work.

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The correct answer is "easier" (or simpler) , it is the comparative form of 'easy" and modifies the noun learning.

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3. Nancy is 3 inches __________ than her sister, Jocelyn.

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The correct answer is "taller", two people are being compared, so we use the comparative form of the adjective 'tall'.

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4. This quiz was ________ than I thought it was going to be.

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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.

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5. If you have _________items than 12, please use the express checkout line in the grocery store.

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The correct answer is "fewer". The noun 'items' is a countable noun.

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6. The older dog is somewhat _______ behaved than the younger one. I think we can train the older one.

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The correct answer is better. This is the comparative form of 'good'.

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7. Going to Tahiti costs ________ money  than going to Easter Island. I think we should reduce our expenses by going to Tahiti.

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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.

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8. Diego, be careful with that drink! The alcohol is __________ than the beer you usually drink.

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The correct answer is stronger. It is the comparative form of the adjective 'strong''.

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9. This package is the __________ of the two. Let me carry it for you.

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The correct answer is 'heavier' It is the comparative form of 'heavy'.

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10. Last decade, 75% _________ people knew someone in a foreign country than today.

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The correct answer is 'fewer'. People is a countable noun.

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11. Most people are buying ________ non-essential items than several  years ago. The economy has given people less extra money to spend.

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fewer items than. "items" is a countable noun.

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12. 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.

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The correct answer is 'worse'. This is the comparative form of 'bad'

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Henry has more experience _______ Shelly does, so he will...
Some students think that leaning German is __________ than learning...
Nancy is 3 inches __________ than her sister, Jocelyn.
This quiz was ________ than I thought it was going to be.
If you have _________items than 12, please use the express checkout...
The older dog is somewhat _______ behaved than the younger one. I...
Going to Tahiti costs ________ money  than going to Easter...
Diego, be careful with that drink! The alcohol is __________ than the...
This package is the __________ of the two. Let me carry it for you.
Last decade, 75% _________ people knew someone in a foreign country...
Most people are buying ________ non-essential items than several...
Many parents think that going to a local community college is ______...
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