Posts Tagged ‘superlative’

More on Formation of Comparative and Superlative Forms

March 15th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning

We have seen that adjectives of one syllable usually form their comparative and superlative forms by the addition of –er and –est to the positive. There are, nevertheless, a few exceptions to this rule.

Comparative and Superlative Quiz

March 7th, 2010 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with appropriate comparative or superlative forms.

1.    Prevention is ——————- than cure.

a)    Good
b)    Better
c)    Best

2.    Who is the ——————— cricketer in the world?

Change the Degrees of Comparison

February 17th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning

Change the degree of comparison without changing the meaning.

Superlative and Comparative Adjectives Quiz 2

February 1st, 2010 in English Quiz

Supply the proper form of the adjective given in the brackets.

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Quiz 1

February 1st, 2010 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with appropriate adjectives. Each question is followed by two suggested answers. Choose the most appropriate one.

1.    He arrived ——————— than I expected.