COMPARATIVE CONSTRUCTIONS II 5 Comparative Superlative Practice Form

COMPARATIVE CONSTRUCTIONS II #5 – Comparative & Superlative - Practice

Form the comparative and superlative forms for each of the following adjectives: • Thin • Dusty • Hot • Popular • Useless • Dark • Long • Quiet • Intelligent • Sad • Exciting

Fill in the blanks using the correct form of adjective (comparative or superlative): • My house is _____ (big) than yours. • This is _____ (interesting) book I have ever read. • A holiday by the see is _____ (good) than a holiday in the mountains. • Who is _____ (rich) woman in the world? • He was _____ (clever) thief of all. • The Tower of London is one of _____ (famous) sights in London.

Fill in the blanks using the correct form of adverb (comparative or superlative): • I speak English _____ (fluent) now than I did last year. • Could you write _____ (clear). • Planes can fly _____ (high) than birds. • He had an accident last year. Now, he drives _____ (careful) than before. • He worked _____ (hard) than ever before. • Jim runs _____ (fast) out of all the members of our team. • She greeted me _____ (polite) of all.

Re-write the following sentences using the form of the adverb that is provided. Make any necessary changes. • Margo lives the nearest to Grandma. (adverb) • Kenneth arrived late to the award ceremony. (comparative adverb) • Sam did better on the activity than Tony. (superlative adverb) • Janine arrived late. (comparative adverb)

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