1Honey is ............... than milk.
Wrong!
Use the comparative adjective "sweeter" before "than".
2This is ............... than that.
Wrong!
The comparative form of "good" is "better".
3We played well, but they played even ...............
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The comparative form of the adverb "well" is "better".
4She was ............... than her husband.
Wrong!
Use the comparative adjective "kinder" before "than".
5This is ............... than that.
Wrong!
Use the comparative adjective "whiter" before "than".
6He was the ............... of all men.
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After "the" and "of all," the superlative form "noblest" is needed.
7Rana is ............... than his brother.
Wrong!
Use the comparative adjective "wealthier" before "than".
8It was the ............... day of his life.
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After "the" and before a limiting phrase, the superlative form "saddest" is needed.
9He is ............... than his colleagues.
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The comparative form of a longer adjective is "more industrious".
10She is ............... than her brother.
Wrong!
Use the comparative adjective "braver" before "than".
11The new hall is ............... than the old one.
Wrong!
The comparative form of this longer adjective is "more splendid".
12The exam was ............... than I thought.
Wrong!
Use the comparative adjective "easier" before "than".
Answers
- Honey is sweeter than milk.
- This is better than that.
- We played well, but they played even better.
- She was kinder than her husband.
- This is whiter than that.
- He was the noblest of all men.
- Rana is wealthier than his brother.
- It was the saddest day of his life.
- He is more industrious than his colleagues.
- She is braver than her brother.
- The new hall is more splendid than the old one.
- The exam was easier than I thought.
