Grammar and Writing Quiz

How are the comparative and superlative forms of many adjectives with multiple syllables formed?

• By adding -er and -est

• By placing more and most before the adjective

• By adding -ly

• By using less and least

What is the comparative form of the adjective "powerful"?

• Powerfuller

• More powerful

• Most powerful

• Powerfulest

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to form comparatives and superlatives for adverbs?

• Adding -er and -est for short adverbs

• Placing more and most before the adverb

• Using less and least

• Adding -ly

What is the purpose of using "less" in a sentence?

• To show equality

• To show a positive comparison

• To show a negative comparison

• To show a superlative comparison

Which of the following words is not a comparative or superlative?

• Excellent

• Better

• Best

• More

Which of the following is a comparative adjective?

• Better

• Best

• More

• Excellent

Which of the following is an incorrect use of comparatives?

• More better

• Better

• Best

• More excellent

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Antoine is better than Michael.

• Antoine is more better than Michael.

• Antoine is most better than Michael.

• Antoine is more best than Michael.

Which of the following sentences is consistent in verb tense?

• Some people never really settle into a profession; these people only take jobs when they need food and shelter.

• Some people never really settle into a profession; these people only took jobs when they needed food or shelter.

• Some people always settle into a profession; these people only took jobs when they needed food and shelter.

• Some people never settle into a profession; these people only take jobs when they need food and shelter.

I don’t feel very (a)   today, so I think I’ll stay home and rest.