WorksheetsComparative Intensifiers
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Give an example of a sentence using the intensifier 'much' to intensify a comparative.
She is much more taller than her brother.
She is much taller than her brother.
She is much taller as her brother.
She is much taller then her brother.
When do we use 'a lot' as an intensifier in comparatives?
When denoting a similarity between two things
When emphasizing the difference in degree between two things.
When describing a physical location
When expressing a preference for one thing over another
Rewrite the sentence 'She is taller than her sister' using an intensifier.
She is much taller than her sister.
She is extremely taller than her sister.
She is very taller than her sister.
She is slightly taller than her sister.
What is the purpose of using intensifiers in comparative structures?
To downplay the difference in degree between two things being compared.
To confuse the comparison between two things.
To simplify the comparison process between two things.
To emphasize the difference in degree between two things being compared.
Provide an example of a sentence using 'a lot' as an intensifier in a comparative.
She studied a lot harder than before.
She studied a lot more than before.
She studied a lot smarter than before.
She studied a lot faster than before.
How does the intensifier 'far' change the meaning of a comparative sentence?
It adds a superlative element to the comparison.
It emphasizes the degree of difference in a comparative sentence.
It reverses the order of comparison in a sentence.
It removes the comparison entirely.
In what situations would you use 'a great deal' as an intensifier in comparatives?
When indicating a small difference
When emphasizing a significant difference or degree.
When comparing similar items
When describing a moderate degree
Can you use more than one intensifier in a single comparative sentence? Give an example.
Yes
Maybe
No
Sometimes
What effect does the intensifier 'much' have on the tone of a comparative sentence?
It changes the subject of the comparative sentence.
It softens the tone of the comparative sentence.
It adds complexity to the comparative sentence.
It intensifies the tone of the comparative sentence.
When should you avoid using intensifiers in comparative structures?
When the adjective is a positive degree
When the comparison is between two equal items
When the adjective itself already conveys a strong degree of comparison
When the adjective is a superlative
Create a comparative sentence using the intensifier 'considerably'.
The second option is considerably cheaper than the first one.
The larger size is considerably lighter than the smaller one.
The new model is considerably more expensive than the old one.
The third option is considerably faster than the fourth one.
