Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the adjective.
1. She was ………………………. than I thought.
We use the comparative form before than.
2. Although the house was …………………… I bought it.
When there is no idea of comparison we use the positive form of the adjective.
3. Is your grandmother any ………………………. today?
The comparative form is used when change is indicated.
4. Russia is …………………………… country in the world.
We use the superlative form of the adjective to compare a person/thing with the whole group to which that person/thing belongs.
5. She is …………………………. wonderful woman I have ever met.
We make the superlative form of wonderful by adding the most.
6. I do ……………………… work than you.
More is the comparative form of much.
7. She earns ………………………… than her husband.
The comparative is used to compare one person or thing with another person or thing.
8. We are not as ……………………….. as them.
When there is no idea of comparison, we use the positive adjective.
9. That was …………………….. unforgettable experience in my life.
We use the with superlative adjectives.
10. My sister has ……………………….. voice in my family.
We use the superlative form of the adjective to compare a person/thing with the whole group to which that person/thing belongs.
11. Which is ……………………….. bird in the world?
We use the superlative form of the adjective to compare a person/thing with the whole group to which that person/thing belongs.
12. Platinum is ……………………… precious metal.
The superlative form of precious is most precious.
Answers
1. She was taller than I thought.
2. Although the house was small I bought it.
3. Is your grandmother any better today?
4. Russia is the largest country in the world.
5. She is the most wonderful woman I have ever met.
6. I do more work than you.
7. She earns more than her husband.
8. We are not as rich as them.
9. That was the most unforgettable experience in my life.
10. My sister has the sweetest voice in my family.
11. Which is the largest bird in the world?
12. Platinum is the most precious metal.
