Using Comparatives and Superlatives in English

What are Comparatives?

Comparatives and superlatives are forms of adjectives or adverbs used to compare two or more things in terms of a particular quality or characteristic. Typically, they are formed by adding "-er" to the end of the shorter adjective or adverb or by placing "more" before a longer word.

1. Quiet - Quieter
2. Cheap - Cheaper
3. Expensive - More expensive
4. Easy - Easier
5. Difficult - More difficult

What are Superlatives?

Superlatives are used to compare three or more things, showing the highest or lowest degree of a particular quality among them. They are typically formed by adding "-est" to the end of the adjective or adverb if it is shorter than three syllables. Otherwise, they are formed by adding "most" before a longer adjective your adverb. 

1. Quiet - Quietest
2. Cheap - Cheapest
3. Expensive - Most expensive
4. Easy - Easiest
5. Difficult - Most difficult

Knowledge Check: Comparatives and Superlatives

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the adjective given in parentheses. Choose between the comparative (-er, more) or superlative (-est, most) form based on the context of the sentence.

1. Chess is ___________ (challenging) than checkers.
2. Monopoly is ___________ (popular) board game in the world.
3. Football is ___________ (exciting) than golf.
4. Scrabble is ___________ (intellectual) game I know.
5. Racing games are ___________ (thrilling) than puzzle games.
6. Basketball is ___________ (fast-paced) sport among the ones mentioned.
7. Sudoku is ___________ (relaxing) game I play.
8. The new video game is ___________ (expensive) than the old one.
9. Playing card games is ___________ (traditional) form of entertainment.
10. The trivia game is ___________ (competitive) game we have.

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Answer Key:

1. Chess is more challenging than checkers.
2. Monopoly is the most popular board game in the world.
3. Football is more exciting than golf.
4. Scrabble is the most intellectual game I know.
5. Racing games are more thrilling than puzzle games.
6. Basketball is the most fast-paced sport among the ones mentioned.
7. Sudoku is the most relaxing game I play.
8. The new video game is more expensive than the old one.
9. Playing card games is the most traditional form of entertainment.
10. The trivia game is the most competitive game we have.