Using Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
Select the correct word or phrase from the choices in parentheses.
1. George finished his work ________ than Stanley.
later
more later
2. Of all the students, Bonita completed the assignment _______ successfully.
more
most
3. Which of these two books did you like _________ ?
better
best
4. Eleanor draws _______ than Elizabeth.
worse
worst
5. Who walks ________ to schoolJackson, Emerson, or Theo?
farther
farthest
6. Which of the fifteen members swims _________ ?
faster
more faster
fastest
most fastest
7. Mr. Roberts works _______ energetically than his son.
less
least
8. Which of your six cousins do you see _________ ?
more often
more oftener
most often
most oftenest
9. Of the three pianists, which one plays _________?
better
best
10. Jan does her chores _________ cheerfully than her sister.
more
most
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