Comparative Adjectives and Usage
English grammar quiz testing comparative adjectives, adjective forms (last/later/latest/latter, further/farther), parallel structure, and correct usage patterns with adjectives.
Questions
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. I am happier than you.
II. I am rather happier than you.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. Suman is rather richer than her friend.
II. Suman is richer than her friend.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. The Prime Minister made no further remarks.
II. The Prime Minister made no farther remarks.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. Mumbai is farther from Delhi than Chennai.
II. Mumbai is further from Delhi than Chennai.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. Mango is the best and the sweetest fruit.
II. Mango is the best and sweet fruit.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. What is the last news?
II. What is the latest news?
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. Of these two friends, the later is more intelligent.
II. Of these two friends, the latter is more intelligent.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. Radha is the ablest and intelligent of all the girls.
II. Radha is the ablest and the most intelligent of all the girls.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct
Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as
I. The latest chapter of this book is very interesting.
II. The last chapter of this book is very interesting.
- if only sentence I is correct
- if only sentence II is correct
- if both are correct
- if neither of the two is correct