English adjectives recognize three degrees – positive, comparative and the superlative. Adjectives of one or two syllables form their comparative and superlative forms by adding -er and -est to the positive. Longer adjectives form their comparative and superlative forms with more and more.

Fill in the blanks with an adjective of the appropriate degree. Choose your answers from the options given in the brackets.

1. It is …………………………………. than I thought. (expensive / more expensive / most expensive)

2. Although the coat was …………………………….. I bought it. (expensive / more expensive / most expensive)

3. You are no …………………………….. than him. (good /better / best)

4. China is ……………………………….. than India. (big /bigger / biggest)

5. Today is the ………………………………… day in my life. (happy / happier /happiest)

6. Susie earns ……………………………….. money than Peter. (more / most)

7. She is …………………………………… successful than her husband. (more / most)

8. I am not as …………………………….. as you are. (successful / more successful / most successful)

9. It was the ………………………………… movie I have watched. (good / better / best)

Answers

1. It is more expensive than I thought.

2. Although the coat was expensive I bought it.

3. You are no better than him.

4. China is bigger than India.

5. Today is the happiest day in my life.

6. Susie earns more money than Peter.

7. She is more successful than her husband.

8. I am not as successful as you are.

9. It was the best movie I have watched.