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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Identify the grammatically correct sentence comparing the heights of two brothers.

  1. Of the two brothers, Leo is the tallest.

  2. Leo is more tall than his brother.

  3. Of the two brothers, Leo is the taller.

  4. Leo is the tallest of the two brothers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When comparing exactly two people or things, the comparative degree is used, structured as 'the + comparative + of the'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Which of the following sentences correctly compares two qualities of the same person?

  1. Clara is friendlier than wise.

  2. Clara is more friendly than wise.

  3. Clara is friendlier than wiser.

  4. Clara is most friendly than wise.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When comparing two different qualities in a single individual, use the structure 'more + positive degree' rather than the comparative suffix.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an absolute adjective.

  1. The architect designed a very unique skyscraper.

  2. This is the most perfect circle I can draw.

  3. The custom-made necklace is unique.

  4. Her performance was more supreme than the last one.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Adjectives like 'unique' and 'perfect' describe absolute states and cannot be modified by comparative or superlative words like 'very' or 'most'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Which sentence correctly compares a city to others in the same region?

  1. Paris is more beautiful than any city in Europe.

  2. Paris is more beautiful than any other city in Europe.

  3. Paris is most beautiful than any other city in Europe.

  4. Paris is more beautiful than all city in Europe.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When comparing one item with the rest of its group using the comparative degree, 'any other' is required to exclude the item being compared from the group.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Select the sentence that uses the correct preposition with a comparative adjective ending in -ior.

  1. The manager said my skills are superior than theirs.

  2. The manager said my skills are superior to theirs.

  3. The manager said my skills are more superior to theirs.

  4. The manager said my skills are superior from theirs.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Comparative adjectives ending in '-ior' such as 'superior' are followed by the preposition 'to' rather than 'than'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word 'preferable'.

  1. A quiet evening at home is more preferable than a noisy party.

  2. A quiet evening at home is preferable than a noisy party.

  3. A quiet evening at home is preferable to a noisy party.

  4. A quiet evening at home is most preferable to a noisy party.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The adjective 'preferable' is inherently comparative, so it does not take 'more', and it is followed by the preposition 'to'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Choose the sentence that has no grammatical error regarding nouns used as adjectives.

  1. The local department store sells high-quality shoes boxes.

  2. The local department store sells high-quality shoe boxes.

  3. The local department store sells high-quality shoe's boxes.

  4. The local department store sells high-quality shoes' boxes.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When a noun functions as an adjective (noun adjunct) to modify another noun, it must remain in its singular form.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an adverb ending in -ly?

  1. The driver handled the dangerous vehicle very fastly.

  2. She answered the difficult questions politely during the interview.

  3. The police officer reacted friendly to the lost tourists.

  4. He behaved very cowardly during the sudden emergency.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Adjectives like 'friendly' and 'cowardly' cannot be turned directly into adverbs by adding '-ly' (or used as adverbs directly); they require an adverbial phrase like 'in a friendly manner'. However, 'polite' regularly becomes the adverb 'politely' by adding '-ly'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Which sentence correctly uses an adjective after a linking verb?

  1. The fresh bread from the bakery smelled deliciously.

  2. The fresh bread from the bakery smelled delicious.

  3. The fresh bread from the bakery smelled more deliciously.

  4. The fresh bread from the bakery smelled very deliciously.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Linking verbs like 'smell', 'taste', and 'look' describe a state of the subject and are followed by adjectives, not adverbs.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch09

Select the sentence that has correct parallel structure for adjectives modifying the same noun.

  1. She is the most intelligent and wealthier person in the room.

  2. She is the most intelligent and wealthiest person in the room.

  3. She is more intelligent and wealthiest person in the room.

  4. She is intelligent and wealthiest person in the room.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When two or more adjectives modify the same noun, they must be in the same degree of comparison. Here, both are superlative.