Comparative or superlative degree using “more” or “most’
In this beginner’s tutorial, learners will be knowledgeable in Comparative and Superlative Degree using “More or Most”. How do we use comparative degree in comparing two objects. How do we use superlative degree in comparing one thing or few things to many other things?. Why is it important to understand the differences between Comparative and Superlative Degree using “More or Most”.
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a. When we compare two things, we use the comparative adjective with “-er” or with “more”.
Examples:
These socks are longer than those socks.
Today’s movie was more exciting than yesterdays.
b. When we compare one thing or a few things with many other things, we use superlative adjective with “-est” or with “most”.
Examples:
Arthur is the fastest runner in the team.
James has the biggest bag in the class.
She is the most beautiful girl in the school.
He is the most polite sales assistant in that shop.
Practice exercise:
A. Underline the correct answers:
1. This story book is (more, most) interesting than that one.
2. This is the (more, most) expensive dress in the shop.
3. Karen is the (more, most) talkative student in class.
4. The princess is the (more, most) beautiful girl in the kingdom.
5. Which is the (more, most) important-food, clothing or water?
B. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in the brackets. Add the word “more” or “most” where necessary.
1. He is the ________________ driver I know. (careful)
2. Which is ________________ the sofa or the armchair? (comfortable)
3. Mount Everest is the ________________ mountain in the world. (high)
4. The sick man is getting ________________ each day. (weak)
5. The tiger is the ________________ animal in the jungle. (fierce)
6. Mr. Smith is the ________________ worker in the factory. (helpful)
7. Who is ________________ , Felicia or Jasmine? (polite)
8. An aero plane is ________________ than a helicopter. (fast)
9. James is the ________________ student in class. (obedient)
10. Mercury is the ________________ planet to the sun. (near)
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