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Comparative and Superlative Forms Quiz

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The correct use of the comparative and superlative forms is a key ingredient to express opinions.

Read the sentences below to remember how comparatives are formed. Give the comparative form for each of the adjectives listed, when you are finished click on the answers page to check your answers.

  • Tennis is a more difficult sport than Rugby.
  • I think John is happier now than a year ago.
  • Could you open the window, please? It's getting hotter in this room by the minute.
  • interesting -> _____
  • weak -> _____
  • funny -> _____
  • important -> _____
  • careful -> _____
  • bad -> _____
  • big -> _____
  • far -> _____
  • small -> _____
  • polluted -> _____
  • boring -> _____
  • angry -> _____
  • good -> _____

Read the sentences below to remember how superlatives are formed. Give the superlative form for each of the adjectives listed and click on the answers page to check your answers.

  • New York has got to be the most exciting city in the world.
  • His biggest desire is to return home.
  • She is probably the angriest person I know.
  • interesting -> _____
  • weak -> _____
  • funny -> _____
  • good -> _____
  • important -> _____
  • careful -> _____
  • big -> _____
  • bad -> _____
  • small -> _____
  • far -> _____
  • polluted -> _____
  • boring -> _____
  • angry -> _____

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