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Comparative and Superlative Adjectives - Year 9

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence uses the correct comparative form of the adjective?

a)

This problem is more easy than the last one.

b)

She is more cleverer than her sister.

c)

His explanation was clearer than the teacher's.

d)

Of the two books, this one is the most interesting.

2.

Choose the sentence with the correct superlative form:

a)

That's the abysmal performance I've ever seen.

b)

He is the more talented of the group.

c)

She's the most hardworking student in the class.

d)

This test is most arduous than the previous one.

3.

Identify the grammatically correct use of a double comparative:

a)

The more you study, the more good you get.

b)

The faster he runs, the more tired he becomes.

c)

The more strong the wind blows, the quieter it gets.

d)

The taller you are, you are more likely to win.

4.

Which of the following correctly uses a comparative adjective in formal writing?

a)

She is the more efficient than anyone here.

b)

Of the two methods, the latter is less reliable.

c)

He is spectacular at expressing his ideas than before.

d)

This was the most cheapest option available.

5.

What is the correct superlative form of the adjective far in this context: Of all the runners, she ran ___.

a)

further

b)

the most far

c)

the farthest

d)

farther

6.

Which sentence contains an incorrect adjective comparison?

a)

This chair is more comfortable than that one.

b)

Between the two of us, I am the oldest.

c)

This is the most unique sculpture I've seen.

d)

His technique is better than hers.

7.

Which of the following trios are both irregular comparatives or superlatives?

a)

good-better-best

b)

tall-taller-tallest

c)

easy-easier-easiest

d)

sad-sadder-saddest

8.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a superlative to compare more than two items:

a)

Of the three brothers, Max is the elder.

b)

Between her two essays, this one is the most thorough.

c)

That was the most spectacular firework of all.

d)

He is the more passionate speaker in the debate.

9.

Which adjective can only be used in a superlative form, not comparative?

a)

Excellent

b)

Tired

c)

Smart

d)

Honest

10.

Which sentence best demonstrates the usage of comparative adjective?

a)

She is more prettier than I remembered.

b)

His argument was the most convincingly.

c)

The meal was somewhat tastier than yesterday's.

d)

That was the very most bad idea.

11.

Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of 'less' with an uncountable adjective?

a)

She is less kinder than her brother.

b)

This solution is less practical than the first.

c)

That was the less happiest I've ever felt.

d)

He is less taller than his friend.

12.

Which of these adjectives does NOT follow the -er/-est pattern when forming comparatives/superlatives?

a)

Small

b)

Brave

c)

Happy

d)

Famous

13.

What is the correct comparative structure in this sentence: 'The ___ he works, the ___ he gets'?

a)

more conscientious / more successful

b)

conscientious / more successful

c)

conscientious / successfuller

d)

conscientiouser / more successfull

14.

Which sentence contains a common mistake in superlative adjective formation?

a)

She is the best player in the team.

b)

This is the most amazing cake I've ever had.

c)

That's the most quickest route to school.

d)

He is the oldest among the group.

15.

Identify the sentence with correct usage of an absolute adjective:

a)

This is the most impossible task yet.

b)

That sculpture is very unique.

c)

It was a perfect day at the beach.

d)

He's more dead than alive.

16.

Choose the sentence that avoids redundancy in comparative usage:

a)

He is more taller than his brother.

b)

This exam is more difficult than the last.

c)

She is more smarter than anyone else.

d)

That option is most better.