1.
Choose the correct comparative form: He runs ___ than anyone.
Correct Answer
A. Faster
Explanation
The correct answer is "faster," which is the comparative form of the adverb "fast." Comparative adverbs are used to compare the action of two subjects, indicating that one subject performs an action to a greater or lesser degree than the other. In the sentence provided, "faster" correctly compares the running speed of one person to that of anyone else, suggesting he runs more quickly than others.
2.
What is the superlative form of 'bad'?
Correct Answer
C. Worst
Explanation
"Worst" is the superlative form of the irregular adverb "badly." Superlative adverbs are used to compare three or more subjects or to show the highest degree of an action within a group. Since "badly" does not follow the regular "-est" or "most" rule for forming superlatives, it changes to "worst" when expressing the extreme of poor performance or manner.
3.
Fill in the blank with a superlative adverb: She sings the ____.
Correct Answer
C. Most beautifully
Explanation
"Most beautifully" is the superlative form of "beautifully." When forming superlatives from adverbs that end in "-ly," the construction typically requires the use of "most" to indicate the highest degree of the action among more than two subjects. This makes "most beautifully" the correct form, implying that her singing is at the highest level of beauty compared to others.
4.
Identify the comparative adverb in: She works ___ than her brother.
Correct Answer
C. Harder
Explanation
"Harder" is the correct comparative adverb for "hard" in the given context. Comparative adverbs modify verbs to compare actions between two subjects. "Harder" implies that her work effort is greater in comparison to her brother's, following the simple "-er" rule used for one-syllable adverbs.
5.
Which is the correct form? He did ___ on the test than I expected.
Correct Answer
A. More poorly
Explanation
"More poorly" is the correct answer because it properly forms the comparative of "poorly," a multi-syllable adverb. The rule for forming comparatives from multi-syllable adverbs typically involves preceding the adverb with "more." Thus, "more poorly" suggests a greater extent of poor performance than expected.
6.
Select the correct superlative form: This is the ___ day of my life.
Correct Answer
D. Best
Explanation
"Best" is the superlative form of "well," an irregular adverb. The superlative is used to express the highest degree of an action among three or more instances. "Best" suggests that, of all the days in the person's life, this day is the most good or satisfying, following the irregular pattern where "well" becomes "best."
7.
Choose the right comparative adverb: He jumped ___ than last time.
Correct Answer
A. Higher
Explanation
"Higher" is the correct comparative form of "high." In comparisons involving two instances, such as comparing the height of two jumps, "higher" correctly indicates that the jump was of a greater height than the previous one. It follows the standard comparative formation for one-syllable adverbs by adding "-er."
8.
Fill in with a comparative adverb: She spoke ___ than before.
Correct Answer
C. More clearly
Explanation
"More clearly" is used here as the comparative form of "clearly," an adverb that does not follow the simple "-er" comparative rule due to its multiple syllables. Instead, "more" is added to create a comparative form, suggesting that her manner of speaking was easier to understand than before.
9.
What is the superlative form of 'quickly'?
Correct Answer
C. Most quickly
Explanation
"Most quickly" is the superlative form of "quickly," an adverb describing the manner of an action. For adverbs ending in "-ly," superlatives are typically formed by preceding the adverb with "most." This implies that of all comparisons, the action described as being done "most quickly" was performed at the highest speed.
10.
Identify the correct comparative adverb: It feels ___ today than yesterday.
Correct Answer
D. Colder
Explanation
"Colder" is the correct comparative form of "cold," an adjective used here adverbially to describe the feel of the temperature. "Colder" is used to compare two instances (today versus yesterday), indicating a lower temperature or a higher degree of coldness today.