Comparatives for 9th grade test

1. Put the adjectives in brackets into the comparative or superlative form, adding any necessary words.

1 A: Did you know the Tuareg drink 7 cups of tea per day?

B: Why not? There’s nothing _________________ (refreshing) than tea.

2 A: This is really tragic news.

B: I know. It’s .......................................... (sad) thing I’ve heard in a long while.

3 A: Are you taking your luggage on the plane?

B: No, it’s .............................. (heavy) 12 kilos; I’ll have to check it in.

4 A: Keith was badly hurt in the accident.

B: Yes, his condition is ..................................... (bad) I thought.

5 A: The Fords’ house looks a mess.

B: True. It’s ....................................... (neglect) house on our street.

6 A: Would you consider becoming a freegan?

B: No, it’s ......................................... (strange) idea I’ve ever heard!

7 A: Did you enjoy your trip to Ellis Island?

B: Actually, it was ............................................ (good) I had expected.

2. Choose the correct answer.

1 I’ll send you an email with ..... details.

A farther B farthest C further D furthest

2 I think BASE jumping is one of the most perilous sports ..... the world.

A of B at C in D from

5 The earlier we leave, ..... traffic we’ll run into.

7 Sadly, the unemployment rate is getting ..... .

A high and higher C higher and higher

B higher and highest D highest and highest

3. Put the adjectives or adverbs in brackets into the correct form, adding any necessary words.

1 A: Thanks for your help.

B: It was ______________(little) I could do.

2 A: I can’t believe he won the talent show!

B: I know! His singing ............................ (bad) all the contestants on the show.

3 A: When did you start riding your bike to work?

B: Recently, and I get there much .................... (quickly) I did by car.

4 A: Should I get Ben to look after my dog while I’m away?

B: You should ask Ian. He’s far ........................ (reliable).

5 A: Do you still have a headache?

B: I feel a little ..................................... (well).

4. Make true sentences about you.

1 My next-door neighbour is one .................................................................................................

2 I am far .......................................................................................................................................

3 My Maths teacher is .........................................than .................................................................

4 The older I grow, ........................................................................................................................

5 .............................. is by far ........................................................... I’ve ever .............................

6 My best friend is less ..............................................................................................................