Comparative And Superlative: Grammar Quiz

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    Madonna is ____________________ (old) Britney Spears.

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Step into the world of linguistic precision and grammatical finesse with our "Comparative and Superlative: Grammar Quiz." Comparative and superlative: grammar quiz. Comparative and superlative adjectives are used to show change or make comparisons. Adding –er and –est to one-syllable words is the go-to theme for these adjectives. What other rules do you know about using them in a sentence? This quiz is made up of incomplete sentences which need the adjectives to be complete. Give it a try and see how skilled you are.
Grammar is the backbone of effective communication, and understanding how to use comparative and superlative forms enhances your ability to express nuances in English. This quiz is your ticket to mastering the art of comparison, exploring the depths of language structure, and refining your grammatical prowess.

Dive into the quiz with curiosity and emerge with a heightened appreciation for the subtleties of comparative and superlative forms. Unravel the intricacies of language and embark on a quest to elevate your communication skills. Are you ready to navigate the nuances of grammar and conquer the comparative and superlative terrain? Let the quiz be your guide on this enlightening linguistic adventure!

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    You drive ____________________ (fast) Paolo does.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "faster than" because it completes the comparison between the speaker's driving speed and Paolo's driving speed. The phrase "faster than" indicates that the speaker's driving speed is greater than Paolo's driving speed.

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    This book is ____________________ (good) the other one the teacher asked us to read last semester.

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "better than". This answer is appropriate because it completes the comparison between "this book" and "the other one." By using the phrase "better than," it indicates that "this book" is of higher quality or more favorable than "the other one" that the teacher asked the students to read last semester.

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  • 4. 

    I'm ____________________ (happy) person in this world.

    Explanation
    The phrase "the happiest" is the superlative form of the adjective "happy." It is used to compare multiple people and indicate that the speaker is the most happy out of all of them. In this sentence, the speaker is emphasizing their extreme level of happiness and stating that they believe they are the happiest person in the world.

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  • 5. 

    Abigail is ____________________ (crazy) person I've ever met in my whole life.

    Explanation
    Abigail is the craziest person I've ever met in my whole life. This means that out of all the people I have encountered, Abigail is the most crazy.

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    This box is ____________________ (heavy) that other one.

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "heavier than" is appropriate because it completes the comparison between two boxes. The sentence structure suggests that the subject box carries more weight than the other box being compared.

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  • 7. 

    This restaurant is ____________________ (cheap) the other one we went last week.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cheaper than" because it is used to compare the prices of two restaurants. It indicates that the restaurant in question has lower prices compared to the one they went to last week.

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  • 8. 

    My Ferrari is ____________________ (fast) car in this world.

    Explanation
    The given sentence is comparing "My Ferrari" to all other cars in the world and stating that it is the fastest among them. The superlative form "the fastest" is used to indicate that it surpasses all other cars in terms of speed.

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  • 9. 

    Julia is ____________________ (intelligent) girl in my classroom.

    Explanation
    This answer is correct because it correctly completes the sentence by using the superlative form of the adjective "intelligent". By saying "Julia is the most intelligent girl in my classroom," it implies that out of all the girls in the classroom, Julia is the one with the highest level of intelligence.

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  • 10. 

    My car is ____________________ (expensive) yours.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "more expensive than" because it is used to compare the cost of two cars. The phrase "more expensive than" indicates that the speaker's car has a higher price than the listener's car.

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  • 11. 

    Colombia is ____________________ (hot) country I've ever been to.

    Explanation
    The given sentence is comparing Colombia to other countries in terms of temperature. The word "hottest" is the superlative form of the adjective "hot," indicating that Colombia is the most hot country the speaker has ever visited.

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  • 12. 

    That boy is ____________________ (handsome) in my classroom.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the most handsome." In this sentence, the speaker is comparing the boy's level of handsomeness to others in the classroom. By using the superlative form "the most handsome," it implies that the boy is more handsome than anyone else in the classroom.

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  • 13. 

    My computer is ____________________ (bad) yours.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "worse than" because it is used to compare two things and indicate that one is of lower quality or in a lower state than the other. In this case, it is comparing the speaker's computer to the listener's computer and stating that the speaker's computer is of lower quality or in a lower state than the listener's computer.

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  • 14. 

    He is ____________________ (cute) boy I've ever seen in my life.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the cutest" because it is the superlative form of the adjective "cute." The speaker is comparing the boy to all the other boys they have seen in their life and stating that he is the most cute out of all of them.

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  • 15. 

    My boss is ____________________ (busy) today than he was yesterday.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "busier" because it is the comparative form of the adjective "busy". It is used to compare the level of busyness between two different time periods, indicating that the boss is more busy today than he was yesterday.

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