REVISION OF ADJECTIVES - KEY


1 Write comparative sentences.

1 My sister is thinner than me.

2 I am busier this week than last week.

3 Chelsea played better than A.

4 I did the second exam worse than the first one.

5 It took me longer than  I expected.

6 H. and h. are more important than money.

7 My t. is more painful than it was yesterday.

8 Camping is cheaper than staying in a hotel.

9 Living in a v. is healthier and more peaceful than…

10 My new job is more boring than my old one.


2 Read the following sentences and then write a new sentence with the same meaning.


Example: I’ve never seen such a boring film.    It is the most boring film I’ve ever seen.

1. I have never heard such a funny story.

That’s the  funniest story I’ve ever heard.

2. He’s never made such a bad mistake.

It’s the worst mistake he’s ever made.

3. I’ve never slept in such an uncomfortable bed.

This is  the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept.

4. I’ve never had such a big meal.

It’s the biggest meal I’ve ever had.

5. I’ve never met such a generous person as Ann.

Ann is  the most generous person I’ve ever met.


3 Fill in the comparative or superlative form of each adjective.

1.       This jacket is too small. I need a  larger size.

2.       She is the tallest  in her family.

3.       He thinks that Rwanda is the most dangerous country in the world. (dangerous)

4.       Our accommodation was surprisingly cheap. I expected it to be much  more expensive.

5.       She looks about 20, but in fact she is much older/younger than she looks.

6.       We complained about the food in our hotel. But instead of improving, it got even worse.

7.       You’re standing  too near the camera. Can you move a bit farther/further away?

8.       St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral is the most famous  religious building in Brno.

9.       Chinese is one of the most difficult languages to learn.

10.    I know he doesn’t have much money but still he is much richer than me.

11.    Yesterday was the hottest  day of the year.

12.    This is the worst time to drive through the city centre.

13.    I suppose that my work is much  easier  than hers.

14.    The farthest/furthest I’ve ever flown is to Australia.

15.    Liverpool is the most polluted city in the UK.



4 Fill in as or than.

1. I feel better than I felt yesterday.

2. I don’t watch TV as much  as you.

3. Belgium is smaller than Switzerland.

4. Jim isn’t as clever as he thinks.

5. He didn’t play as good  as my brother.

6. He didn’t play better than  my brother.