Fill in the blanks with an adjective or adverb of the appropriate degree.
1. You should do things ……………………. carefully.
2. That was the ……………………… sensible thing to do.
The superlative adjective is usually used with the.
3. Who is the …………………………. boy in the class?
The superlative adjective is usually used with the.
4. I was not at all …………………………
When there is no idea of comparison we use the positive adjective.
5. The bride smiled ……………………….. at the guests.
When there is no idea of comparison we use the positive adjective or adverb.
6. When I met her yesterday she looked ………………………….. than before.
Use a comparative expression before than.
7. Write ………………………… legibly.
8. That was the …………………………… day of my life.
Superlatives are used with the.
9. I earned much …………………….. today than yesterday.
Less is the comparative form of little.
10. I have ………………………… respect for dishonest people.
When there is no idea of comparison use the positive adjective.
11. She works ………………………… than anybody I know.
Use the comparative form before than.
12. I am the ……………………….. singer in my family.
Use the superlative form after the.
Answers
1. You should do things more carefully.
2. That was the most sensible thing to do.
3. Who is the tallest boy in the class?
4. I was not at all amused.
5. The bride smiled warmly at the guests.
6. When I met her yesterday she looked healthier than before.
7. Write more legibly.
8. That was the happiest day of my life.
9. I earned much less today than yesterday.
10. I have little respect for dishonest people.
11. She works harder than anybody I know.
12. I am the worst singer in my family.
