Comparatives & Superlatives
Correct this sentence: This test is more easier than the last one.
This test is easier than the last one.
You’re trying to solve a difficult math problem, but it turns out to be much harder than expected. Complete the sentence:
"This problem is _______ more difficult than I expected."
(A) slightly
(B) far
(C) nearly
(D) almost
B) far
📝 Explanation: "Far more" is used when there’s a big difference in difficulty, while "slightly" suggests only a small difference.
Which modal verb shows 100% certainty? might / must / could
must
Convert to reported speech: "I love pizza," Karina said.
Karina said she loved pizza.
Which word means very cold and trembling?
Shivering
Fill in the blank: This book is __________ (interesting) than the one I read last week.
more interesting
Situation: You’ve just started learning a new language. Some words are very difficult, but others are a little easier than expected.
Complete the sentence:
"This task is ______ easier than the last one."
(A) slightly
(B) a lot
A) slightly
📝 Explanation: "Slightly" is used for a small difference. "A lot" would be too strong in this case.
Rewrite with a modal verb: I'm sure she is at home.
She must be at home.
Convert to reported speech: "Are you coming tomorrow?" Alvaro asked.
Alvaro asked if I was coming the next day
Which word describes a very loud noise?
Deafening
What is the superlative form of "bad"?
the worst
Situation: You’re comparing two movies. The first one was amazing, and the second one was almost as good.
📝 Which sentence correctly uses "nearly as"?
(A) The second movie was nearly as exciting as the first one.
(B) The second movie was as nearly exciting as the first one.
(C) The second movie was nearly as more exciting as the first one
A) The second movie was nearly as exciting as the first one.
Explanation: "Nearly as" means almost the same but slightly less.
Which modal verb expresses weak possibility? must / could / can't
could
Correct this reported sentence: Cintya said she will call me later.
Cintya said she would call me later.
Fill in the blank: The bakery smelled ________ (sweet and pleasant).
fragrant
Create a sentence using "as...as."
Example: This hotel is as expensive as the one downtown
Situation: Someone just got a new job and is telling a friend about it.
What’s wrong with this sentence?
"My new job is even more better than my old one."
(A) Nothing, it's correct.
(B) "More" should be removed because "better" is already a comparative.
(C) "Better" should be replaced with "gooder."
B) "More" should be removed because "better" is already a comparative.
📝 Explanation: "Better" is already a comparative form of "good," so we don’t need to add "more."
Correct this sentence: He mustn’t be at work because the office is closed.
He can’t be at work because the office is closed.
Convert to reported speech: "Don't touch that!" the teacher warned.
The teacher warned me not to touch that.
What’s the opposite of "spitting out food"?
Swallowing
Correct the mistake: She is the most fastest runner in school.
She is the fastest runner in school.
Situation: You’re visiting a city you used to live in. You look around and realize that things have changed a lot!
📝 Complete the sentence:
"This city is ______ bigger than I remembered!"
(A) slightly
(B) even
(C) a lot
(D) nearly
C) a lot
📝 Explanation: "A lot bigger" means the change is very noticeable, which fits the situation.
Complete the sentence: She _______ have forgotten about our meeting, but I’m not sure.
might/could
Convert to reported speech: "Where did you buy that jacket?" Adriana asked.
Adriana asked where I had bought that jacket.
Correct the mistake: She was peacefuly sleeping when the alarm rang.
peacefully