Comparatives & Superlatives

Question 1

Which choice correctly completes the sentence and explains why it is right? "Ava swims (faster/more fast) than her coach because the adverb is one syllable and does not end in -ly."

Accepted Answer

faster – because the adverb is one syllable and does not end in -ly.

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more fast – because the adverb is one syllable and does not end in -ly.

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more fast – because we always use 'more' with adverbs.

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faster – because the adverb ends in -ly, so we add -er.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence? She runs than her brother.

Accepted Answer

faster

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more fast

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more faster

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fastest

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adverb and a superlative adjective?

Accepted Answer

Mia is the tallest student, and she studies more carefully than her friend.

Answer

Mia is tall student, and she studies more careful than her friend.

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Mia is taller student, and she studies more careful than her friend.

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Mia is the tallests student, and she studies carefully more than her friend.

Try three questions

Which choice correctly completes the sentence and explains why it is right? "Ava swims ___ (faster/more fast) than her coach because the adverb is one syllable and does not end in -ly."

Which word correctly completes the sentence? She runs ___ than her brother.

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adverb and a superlative adjective?

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