Advanced Comparisons Quiz

What is an example of using 'every bit' to emphasize equality in a comparison?

• I loved him every bit as much as she did

• He was every bit as tall as his brother

• They were every bit as smart as the professor

• She was every bit as fast as the cheetah

Which adverb can be used to make a comparison more interesting?

• Carefully

• Quickly

• Regularly

• Surprisingly

What is the correct usage of 'fewer' in a sentence?

• There are less paintings in the gallery

• There are less candidates this year

• There are fewer candidates this year

• There are fewer paintings in the gallery

Which phrase can be used to emphasize a superlative without hyperbole?

• Incredibly

• Absolutely

• Extremely

• Hands-down

What is an example of using 'twice as big as' in a comparison?

• My computer screen is two times bigger than yours

• My computer screen is twice as big as yours

• My computer screen is twice the size of yours

• My computer screen is double as big as yours

How can you improve the sentence 'She was the best' to sound more formal?

• Without question

• Hands-down

• Undoubtedly

• Needless to say

Which phrase can be used to emphasize a comparison with an adverb?

• Surprisingly easier

• Infinitely easier

• Quickly easier

• Considerably easier

What is an example of using 'so high as to' in a comparison?

• So high as to put people off going

• So high as to reach the sky

• So high as to touch the clouds

• So high as to fly

Which phrase can be used to describe a once-in-a-lifetime experience?

• Absolutely breathtaking

• Incredibly amazing

• Extremely fantastic

• Utterly wondrous

What is an example of using 'such a bad' in a comparison?

• Such a bad play

• So bad a play

• Very bad a play

• Extremely bad a play