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Adjective

Description: Supply the proper degree of the Adjective from the given options:-
Number of Questions: 40
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Tags: Test of Adjectives Use of Positive, Comparative and Superlative
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Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Sonia is the ......................... student in her class.

  1. brightest

  2. most brightest

  3. more brighter

  4. brighter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, the comparison is made among more than two, so Superlative degree of the adjective is to be used. Hence, 'brightest' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

How is your mother today? She is ...............

  1. good

  2. better

  3. best

  4. more better


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The comparative degree is to be used as 'today' gives us the hint that the comparison is between the previous condition and the present condition. Hence 'better' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

He is the ............................ boy in the locality.

  1. wiser

  2. most wisest

  3. more wiser

  4. wisest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Here, the comparison is made among more than two, so superlative degree of the adjective is to be used. Hence, 'wisest' is the correct option. 

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Sonu is the ........................ dancer in the town.

  1. best

  2. most best

  3. more best

  4. better


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, the comparison is made among more than two, so superlative degree of the adjective is to be used. Hence, 'best' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Shah Jahan was the .................... architect of the Mugal Period.

  1. most greatest

  2. greatest

  3. more great

  4. most greater


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here comparison is made among all the Mugal emperors, so superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence,'greatest' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

He is even ................... than his brother who lives in Canada.

  1. more richer

  2. richest

  3. richer

  4. most richest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between two people, so Comparative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'richer' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Sheena is .................... than wise.

  1. more rich

  2. richer

  3. rich

  4. richest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To compare two qualities in the same person, 'more' and not Comparative form of Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'more rich' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

This necklace is ....................... that.

  1. superior than

  2. as best as

  3. best than

  4. superior to


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adjectives ending in'ior' are followed by 'to', hence, 'superior to' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

This is the ........................ temple in our state.

  1. oldest

  2. older

  3. old

  4. much older


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here comparison is made among more than two, so Superlative degree is to be used. Hence, 'oldest' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Sanjeev is my .................... brother.

  1. older

  2. elder

  3. old

  4. more elder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Elder' is used for the members of the same family, hence, 'elder' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Punjab University is ranked as ...................... University in India.

  1. better

  2. best

  3. the best

  4. more better


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made among all the universities of India, so Superlative degree is to be used. Also the Superlative degree takes the article 'the' before it. Hence 'the best' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Who is ......................... Geetika or Tullika?

  1. most intelligent

  2. intelligent

  3. more intelligent

  4. much more intelligent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between two persons, so Comparative degree is to be used. Hence, 'more intelligent' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

She is ......................... all the students in the class.

  1. junior to

  2. junior than

  3. junior

  4. junior by


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adjectives ending in 'ior' are followed by 'to' instead of 'than'. Hence, 'junior to' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Which is the .................... book shop?

  1. near

  2. most nearest

  3. next

  4. nearest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Superlative degree is to be used as it refers to the distance among the different shops. Hence,'nearest' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Sonu is his ....................... son.

  1. oldest

  2. eldest

  3. most oldest

  4. most eldest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Eldest' is used for the family members. Hence, this is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Shankutla is the ___________ work of Kalidas.

  1. best

  2. better

  3. good

  4. more better


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between 'Shankutla' and all other plays of Kalidas, so the Superlative degree of the adjective is correct. 'The' also suggests the use of Superlative degree. Hence,'best' is the correct choice.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Shankutla is___________ than any other drama of Kalidas.

  1. best

  2. good

  3. better

  4. more good


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between 'Shankutla' and any other play of Kalidas, so the Comparative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence,'better' is the correct choice.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Iron is ___________ than cobalt.

  1. most plentiful

  2. more plentiful

  3. as plentiful

  4. plentiful


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between iron and cobalt, so the Comparison degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'more plentiful' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

'Phailin' is ___________ of all the forms of cyclones.

  1. destructive

  2. the most destructive

  3. most destructive

  4. more destructive


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here a comparison is made between different types of cyclones, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'the most destructive' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

This is the ___________fall.

  1. most unfortunate

  2. more unfortune

  3. unfortunate

  4. very unfortunate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here the Superlative is used as a desire to indicate the possession of a quality in a very high degree, there is no idea of comparison. Hence 'most unfortunate' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Sahil is ___________ than Balu.

  1. less strong

  2. as strong

  3. least strong

  4. lesser stronger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between two people, so the use of Comparative degree is correct. Hence, 'less strong' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

The _________ prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless.

  1. very eloquent

  2. most eloquent

  3. eloquent

  4. more eloquent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, the Superlative is used as a comparison is made between all the eloquent prayers. Hence, 'most eloquent' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Hans Raj is ___________ worker in the factory.

  1. the least industrious

  2. a least industrious

  3. least industrious

  4. less industrious


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, a comparison has been made between more than two workers so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence 'the least industrious' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

These chips are ___________ than spicy.

  1. more crisper

  2. crisper

  3. crisp

  4. more crisp


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To compare the qualities in the same thing 'more' and not the Comparative form of the Adjective is used. Hence 'more crisp' is the correct option. 

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

She is ___________ than her best friend.

  1. older

  2. elder

  3. more old

  4. as old as


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between two people, so the Comparative degree of the Adjective is to be used. 'Older' is used for persons as well as things, hence 'older' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

She is ___________ of the two girls.

  1. active

  2. super-active

  3. more active

  4. the most active


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The use of the Comparative degree of the Adjective is correct as comparison is made between two persons. Hence 'more active' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

She is my ___________ friend.

  1. better

  2. the best

  3. bestest

  4. best


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The'is dropped when Superlative is preceded by a possessive Pronoun. Hence the option 'best' is correct.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

She is David's ___________ sister.

  1. older

  2. elder

  3. old

  4. oldest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, comparison is made between the ages of two people of the same family, so Comparative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'elder' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

My grand-mother is the ___________ person in our family.

  1. most wisest

  2. wisest

  3. wise

  4. more wiser


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, a comparison is made among all the family members, so Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'wisest' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

This is my ___________ picture clicked by you.

  1. the best

  2. best

  3. much better

  4. better


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'The' is dropped when Superlative is preceded by a possessive Pronoun. Hence the option 'best' is correct.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

She is ___________ the two sisters.

  1. more pretty

  2. prettier than

  3. the prettier of

  4. pretty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In case of the Adjectives of Comparative degree when selection is meant the Adjective is followed by 'of' ,'the' is place before the comparative. Hence, 'the prettier of'' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Rahul is ___________ the two boys.

  1. the abler of

  2. the abler than

  3. abler

  4. able


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the case of Adjectives of comparative degree when selection is meant the Adjective is followed by 'of','the' is placed before the comparative. Hence, 'the abler of'' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

He is ___________ classical dancer.

  1. a best

  2. a very good

  3. better

  4. best


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The usage of the Superlative degree is incorrect when the Positive is required. Hence 'a very good'is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

He is ___________ cricket commentator.

  1. best

  2. the best

  3. a very good

  4. a best


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

No comparison is made here. Hence 'a very good' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

No English poet is ___________ than Shakespeare.

  1. great

  2. greater

  3. greatest

  4. more greater


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between 'Shakespeare' and any other poet, so the Comparative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence,'greater is the correct choice.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

Shakespeare is the ___________ English poet.

  1. greatest

  2. greater

  3. great

  4. most greatest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between all other poets and Shakespeare, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence, 'greatest' is the correct choice.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

The polar bear is the ___________ of all the animals living in cold places.

  1. most ferocious

  2. more ferocious

  3. ferocious

  4. very ferocious


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used as comparison has been made between all the animals living in cold places and the polar bear. Hence, 'most ferocious' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

___________ speech is not from lip to ear, but rather from heart to heart.

  1. more eloquent

  2. eloquent

  3. most ingenious

  4. very eloquent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Positive degree of the Adjective is to be used as no comparison is made.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

It has been proved that the pen is ___________ than the sword.

  1. mighty

  2. mightier

  3. mightest

  4. most mightest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A comparison is made between two things, so the use of the Comparative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence, 'mightier' is the correct option.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the Adjective from the given alternatives:

These are the ___________ chips I have ever had.

  1. crunchiest

  2. crunchy

  3. crunchier

  4. more crunchier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, usage of the Superlative degree of the Adjective is correct as 'ever' denotes 'of all times' . Hence 'crunchiest' is the correct option.

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