English And Sentence Structure

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1. Two helping hands are ___________ than one?

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When comparing two helping hands, the word "better" is used to indicate that having two helping hands is superior or more advantageous than having just one. It implies that the combined effort and support of two individuals working together is more effective and beneficial than a single person's assistance.

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Read each sentence then choose the best answer for the following sentences. Make sure your sentence uses correct grammar.

2. Bobby could run a lot _____________ than James.

Explanation

The word "faster" is the comparative form of the adjective "fast." It is used to compare the speed of Bobby and James, suggesting that Bobby has a higher speed than James.

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3. Beau is a very _________ boy.

Explanation

The correct answer is "good" because it is the appropriate adjective to describe Beau. "Gooder" is not a word in standard English, and "better" is a comparative adjective that is used when comparing two things. In this case, there is no comparison being made, so "good" is the most suitable option.

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4. The color that grandma decided to paint her house is the __________color I have ever seen.

Explanation

The given sentence is comparing the color grandma decided to paint her house with other colors the speaker has seen. The word "ugliest" is the superlative form of the adjective "ugly," indicating that the color chosen by grandma is the most unattractive or displeasing color the speaker has ever seen.

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5. Haley is the __________ girl out of the first grade class.

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Haley is being compared to the other girls in her first-grade class. The word "prettiest" is the superlative form of the adjective "pretty," indicating that Haley is the most attractive or beautiful out of all the girls in her class.

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Two helping hands are ___________ than one?
Bobby could run a lot _____________ than James.
Beau is a very _________ boy.
The color that grandma decided to paint her house is the...
Haley is the __________ girl out of the first grade class.
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