Adjectives exercise

Complete the following sentences using appropriate adjectives.

1. You reached the hall ………………. than I. (later / latter)

2. The …………………. part of the novel is more interesting than the former. (latter / former)

3. Amritsar is …………………… from the Tropic of Cancer than Delhi. (further / farther)

4. You are ……………………. than I am. (older / elder)

5. Santa is the ……………………. man in our town. (oldest / eldest)

6. For …………………….. information, please visit our website. (further

/ farther)

7. When will the …………………. train arrive? (next / nearest)

8. What is the …………………….. news? (latest / last)

9. Your parents are your …………………… relatives. (nearest / next)

10. …………………… knowledge is a dangerous thing. (A little / little)

Answers

1. You reached the hall later than I.

2. The latter part of the novel is more interesting than the former.

3. Amritsar is farther from the Tropic of Cancer than Delhi.

4. You are older than I am.

5. Santa is the oldest man in our town.

6. For further information, please visit our website.

7. When will the next train arrive?

8. What is the latest news?

9. Your parents are your nearest relatives.

10. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.