Quantifying Comparatives

Complete the sentence. Use verb be and than where necessary.

The problem ____________ we thought at first. (much / serious)

Choose the correct quantifier + comparative combination below.

"I’ve waited long enough. I’m not waiting __________."

• any longer

• no longer

Choose the correct quantifier to complete the sentence below.

"I’m walking as fast as I can. I can’t walk ______ faster. "

• no

• any

• more

• less

Paraphrase the sentence below using the... the...

"You learn things more easily when you’re young."

______________ easier it is to learn.

Choose the correct quantifier to complete the sentence below.

"I like to travel light. The ______ luggage, the better."

• any

• better

• less

• more

Complete the sentence. Use verb be and than where necessary.

This bag is too small. I need something ____________.

(much / big)

Choose the correct quantifier to complete the sentence below.

"Applications for the job must be received ______ later than 15 April."

• slightly

• any

• less

• no

Choose the correct quantifier + comparative combination below.

"You won't be able to draw this __________ than I can!"

• any better

• no better

Paraphrase the sentence below using the... the...

"It’s hard to concentrate when you’re tired."

The more tired you are, the ______________.

Choose the correct quantifier + comparative combination below.

"The traffic isn’t especially bad today. It’s __________ than usual."

• any worse

• no worse