Junior Secondary · English Language

Comparative and superlative forms: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Comparative and superlative forms.

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Question 1

1 mark

Choose the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentence:
Sarah is ____ than her younger brother.<\/p>

Question 2

1 mark

Choose the correct comparative form for the observation in this Physical Education report:

The sprinter in Lane 4 was significantly ________ (fast) than the other runners during the initial 50-meter segment.
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Question 3

1 mark

Complete the concluding sentence of a History report about three different empires:

Although all three civilizations were powerful, the Roman Empire covered the ________ (extensive) territory of all.

Question 4

1 mark

Select the correct form of the adjective to complete the following description of two items in a Science lab experiment:

The weight of the first metal rod is ____ (heavy) than the weight of the second metal rod used in the density test.

Question 5

1 mark

Complete the sentence from a Literature essay comparing three protagonists:

Of all the characters introduced in the first three chapters, the protagonist in the second novel is the ________ (brave).

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the correct form of the adjective in the following sentence:

The Pacific Ocean is ____ (deep) than the Arctic Ocean.

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Question 7

3 marks

In a Geography study about resource management, choose the comparative form of 'good' to complete the recommendation:

The government can make ________ use of the land through improved irrigation systems.

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Question 8

5 marks

In a Science lab report comparing three different liquids, liquid X took \( 5 \) seconds to boil, liquid Y took \( 8 \) seconds, and liquid Z took \( 3 \) seconds. Complete the observation using the superlative form of 'efficient' regarding heating speed:

Liquid Z is the ________ liquid to use for rapid heating experiments.

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Question 9

4 marks

Read the following description of three different digital reading platforms used in a secondary school English class and answer the questions:

Platform A: Has 200 interactive e-books and allows for real-time peer feedback.
Platform B: Has 150 e-books and high-speed audio synchronization.
Platform C: Has 500 e-books and supports VR (Virtual Reality) immersive reading experiences.

(a) Use the comparative form of the adjective 'comprehensive' to compare Platform A and Platform B.
(b) Use the superlative form of the adjective 'advanced' to describe Platform C among all three.

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Question 10

4 marks

A student is writing a comparative essay on three different study methods for English vocabulary. Help the student complete the summary using the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets:

(a) Flashcards are ________ (effective) than simply reading a list of words.
(b) Mnemonics (memory aids) are even ________ (good) than flashcards for long-term retention.
(c) Of all three methods, using the words in a creative story was the ________ (difficult) but also the ________ (rewarding) experience.

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