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B1+ 1B Grammar Modifying Comparisons

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The increase in vandalism in the downtown district is linked to unemployment, which is becoming a ______ problem.<br />
a)
too big
b)
nearly as big as
c)
much worse
d)
by far bigger
2.
The man you introduced to me last week in the party isn't ______.
a)
nearly clever enough
b)
as clever as
c)
a lot more clever
d)
a bit more clever
3.
I've been saving for the last three years. I need ______ money to buy a car.
a)
slightly less
b)
a little more
c)
nearly much
d)
quite as much as
4.
I'm a big fan of LOTR, but the films didn't arouse ______ the books.
a)
even more interest than
b)
nearly as much interest as
c)
much interest as
d)
miles more interest than
5.
After the plastic surgery she had, there is a(n) ______ change in her face. It's nearly impossible to recognize her now.
a)
slightly good
b)
even good
c)
far better
d)
bit better
6.
Thank you for asking, but I'm feeling ______ better now.
a)
miles
b)
nearly
c)
slightly
d)
more
7.
The pills I've prescribed to you will give a ______ chance of survival in a possible heart attack.
a)
more greater
b)
nearly
c)
too greater
d)
far greater
8.
I haven't had any hopes for the future for a while, but somehow it's looked ______ this morning.
a)
nearly as bright as
b)
even brighter
c)
a bit brighter
d)
too brighter
9.
That task was ______ not as demanding as you all considered at the beginning.
a)
actually
b)
nearly
c)
slightly
d)
a lot
10.
I can get through ______ work when I don't have to work in pairs or groups.
a)
a lot more
b)
far too
c)
even less
d)
nearly as much as
11.
Susan says she's been feeling ______ since she became a vegan.
a)
much more healthier
b)
much healthy
c)
much healthier
d)
more healthier
12.
You'd better buy something to eat. There's not ______ food for all of us for dinner.
a)
actually too
b)
nearly enough
c)
as much
d)
even more
13.
You shouldn't underestimate his little sister. She's ______ than any member of the family.
a)
even more intelligent
b)
nearly more intelligent
c)
far too intelligent
d)
not quite as intelligent
14.
He got 49, whereas I got 51 in the last quiz. So my grade's ______ higher than his.
a)
even more
b)
far
c)
much
d)
a little
15.
Compared to many other assignments, this is ______. I've finished it in a few hours.
a)
miles difficult
b)
nearly difficult enough
c)
less difficult
d)
quite as difficult