Degree of Comparison Exercises: Download PDF (45+ Questions)

Degree of Comparison Exercises: Degrees of comparison are an essential part of English grammar, helping to compare qualities between two or more things. They include the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs. In this blog, you will find a collection of 5 types of degree of comparison exercises with 50 questions and answers. These exercises will strengthen your understanding of how to express differences and similarities in a clearer and more accurate way.

Degree of Comparison Exercises with Answers 

As discussed above, a degree of comparison is used to show how much one thing is more or less than another. There are three main types of comparison: Positive degree of comparison, comparative degree of comparison, and superlative degree of comparison. 

Let us begin with degree of comparison exercises, designed to help you improve your knowledge of English Grammar.

Exercise 1: Use the Correct Degree of Comparison

Instructions- In the following sentences change the degree of comparison which you feel is correct.

1. A car is faster than a bicycle. (Comparative degree)
2. The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. (Superlative degree)
3. This book is more interesting than that one. (Comparative degree)
4. She is the most beautiful girl in the class. (Superlative degree)
5. He is less intelligent than his brother. (Comparative degree)
6. Today is hotter than yesterday. (Comparative degree)
7. This is the worst food I’ve ever tasted. (Superlative degree)
8. Your house is bigger than mine. (Comparative degree)
9. She is the most hardworking student in the school. (Superlative degree)
10. This is the cheapest hotel in town. (Superlative degree)

Answers:

1. Faster – Comparative degree of “fast”
2. Highest – Superlative degree of “high”
3. More interesting – Comparative degree of “interesting”
4. Most beautiful – Superlative degree of “beautiful”
5. Less intelligent – Comparative degree of “intelligent”
6. Hotter – Comparative degree of “hot”
7. Worst – Superlative degree of “bad”
8. Bigger – Comparative degree of “big”
9. Most hardworking – Superlative degree of “hardworking”
10. Cheapest – Superlative degree of “cheap”

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Degree of Comparison

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in parentheses.

1. My sister is —— than me. (tall)
2. This is the ——– car I’ve ever seen. (expensive)
3. He is ——– than his classmates. (intelligent)
4. The weather today is ——- than yesterday. (hot)
5. This is the ——- movie I’ve ever watched. (bad)
6. Her dress is ——- than yours. (beautiful)
7. I am ——— now than I was last year. (happy)
8. This is the ——– house in the neighbourhood. (small)
9. He is ——— than his brother. (hardworking)
10. The Himalayas are the ———- mountain range in the world. (high)

Answers

1. taller
2. most expensive
3. less intelligent
4. hotter
5. worst
6. more beautiful
7. happier
8. smallest
9. less hardworking
10. highest

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences using the comparative or superlative form of the adjective given in parentheses.

1. This book is interesting, but that book is more interesting. (interesting)
2. My sister is tall, but my brother is taller. (tall)
3. This is the best movie I’ve ever seen. (good)
4. The weather yesterday was hot, but today it’s hotter. (hot)
5. This house is small, but that house is smaller. (small)
6. My car is fast, but your car is faster. (fast)
7. She is the most beautiful girl in the class. (beautiful)
8. This is the worst food I’ve ever tasted. (bad)
9. He is less intelligent than his classmates. (intelligent)
10. The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. (high)

Solution:

1. That book is more interesting than this one.
2. My brother is taller than my sister.
3. I’ve never seen a better movie.
4. Today’s weather is hotter than yesterday’s.
5. That house is smaller than this one.
6. Your car is faster than mine.
7. She is the most beautiful girl in the class.
8. I’ve never tasted worse food.
9. He is less intelligent than his classmates.
10. The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.

Exercise 4: Convert Degree of Comparison

1. Change the sentence to the comparative degree: “She is intelligent.”
2. Rewrite the following in the superlative degree: “He is kind.”
3. Convert this sentence to the positive degree: “The Nile is the longest river in the world.”
4. Change the sentence to the comparative degree: “This task is easy.”
5. Rewrite the following in the superlative degree: “This is a difficult exam.”
6. Convert this sentence to the positive degree: “Tom is stronger than Sam.”
7. Change the following sentence to the comparative degree: “Today is a hot day.”
8. Rewrite the following in the superlative degree: “James is the tallest in his family.”
9. Convert this sentence to the positive degree: “This puzzle is more challenging than that one.”
10. Change the sentence to the comparative degree: “The movie is entertaining.”

Answers:

1. She is more intelligent than many.
2. He is kinder than most.
3. No river is longer than the Nile.
4. This task is easier than that one.
5. This is one of the most difficult exams.
6. Sam is not as strong as Tom.
7. Today is hotter than yesterday.
8. James is not taller than everyone else.
9. This puzzle is less challenging than some others.
10. This movie is more entertaining than that one.

Exercise 5: Modify the Following

Instructions: Read the following sentences mentioned below and alter the degree of comparison and modify them as instructed. 

1. Peter is as tall as Tom. (Comparative Degree)
2. Diamond is the most expensive of all the metals. (Positive Degree)
3. Seema is smarter than Meena. (Positive Degree)
4. Canada has a larger area than the USA. (Positive Degree)
5. Sanya is the most intelligent girl in the class. (Positive Degree)
6. Mysore is the greenest city in India. (Comparative Degree)
7. Very few students in the class are as intelligent as Priyanka. (Superlative Degree)
8. The coloured pencil is not as sharp as the other pencil. (Comparative Degree)
9. Ravi is the most athletic student of all the boys. (Positive Degree)

Check Your Answers:

1. Peter is taller than Tom.
2. Diamonds are expensive.
3. Seema is smart.
4. The USA has a smaller area than Canada.
5. Sanya is intelligent.
6. Mysore is greener than most cities in India.
7. Priyanka is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
8. The coloured pencil is duller than the other pencil.
9. Ravi is an athletic student.

Also Read: Comparative Vs Superlative Adverbs [A Complete Guide]

Degree of Comparison Exercises – Worksheet (Download PDF)

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