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Adjective

Description: Supply the proper form of the Adjective from the given options:-
Number of Questions: 30
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Tags: Test of Adjectives Use of Positive, Comparative and Superlative
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Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He is _________ than we expected.

  1. latter

  2. latest

  3. last

  4. later


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Here the Comparative degree of the Adjective is to be used as a comparison is made between the time he arrived and the time of his arrival. 'Later' refers to time and hence it is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Sangeeta is my _________ sister.

  1. elder

  2. eldest

  3. elder than

  4. more elder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Have you heard the __________ news?

  1. later

  2. latest

  3. last

  4. latter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used as it refers to the most recent news. Hence, 'latest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The __________ chapters of the book are quite tough.

  1. latter

  2. last

  3. latest

  4. later


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Latter' refers to position. Here a comparison is made between the chapters in the beginning and the latter chapters. So, this is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

This is the __________ temple in the town.

  1. eldest

  2. oldest

  3. older

  4. most oldest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used as comparison is made among all the temples of the town. Hence, 'oldest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

After this, the boy made no __________ remarks.

  1. farther

  2. further

  3. more further

  4. far


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Further' means additional. Hence, this is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

My neighbour has three daughters. Ankita is his ___________ daughter.

  1. eldest

  2. elder

  3. most eldest

  4. older


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here the comparison is made between the ages of three people, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'eldest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Mumbai is __________ from the equator than Chennai.

  1. farther

  2. further

  3. far

  4. more far


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Farther' means more distant. Hence, this is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The mugger was taken to the ___________ police station.

  1. next

  2. near

  3. nearest

  4. most nearest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Nearest' denotes distance. Here comparison is made between the distances of all the police stations and the other which has the least distance, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence, 'nearest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

My cousin lives in the __________ house.

  1. near

  2. nearest

  3. next

  4. more nearer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Next' denotes position. Hence, it is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Mumbai is the seaport __________ to the European continent.

  1. nearest

  2. next

  3. nearer

  4. more near


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Nearest' denotes distance. Here comparison is made between all the ports and the Mumbai seaport, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence, 'nearest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He has constructed a new house which is _________ to mine.

  1. nearest

  2. nearer

  3. near

  4. next


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Next' denotes position. Hence, this is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Prevention is __________ than a cure.

  1. better

  2. good

  3. best

  4. more better


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comparison is made the between two so the Comparative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'better' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Pizza Hut is ___________ to the railway station.

  1. next

  2. nearest

  3. nearest most

  4. more near


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Next'denotes position or order. Hence, this is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He replied to the allegation made against him without ________ delay.

  1. further

  2. farther

  3. more further

  4. most furtherest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Further should be used with non-physical distance, i.e. when not thinking about more miles etc. but more time, more effort.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Lead is the..........................of all metals.

  1. heaviest

  2. heavier

  3. heavy

  4. more heavier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used as a comparison is made among lead and all the metals. Hence,'heaviest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The river near my house is _____ than the river near my aunt's village.

  1. narrowest

  2. narrower

  3. more narrower

  4. narrow


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The lemon is ..................... of all the citrus fruits.

  1. sourest

  2. the sourest

  3. sour

  4. as sour as


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between lemon and all other citrus fruits, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence 'the sourest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Wolframe is one of the ....................... minerals.

  1. rarest

  2. rare

  3. most rarest

  4. more rarer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In this type of usage the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence 'rarest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

America has the .................... fleet in the world.

  1. large

  2. larger

  3. largest

  4. most largest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between the fleet of America and all the world, so the usage of the Superlative degree is correct. Hence 'largest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

July is.................... than any other month.

  1. hotter

  2. more hotter

  3. hottest

  4. hot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between July and all the months of year taken together, so the usage of Comparative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence 'hotter' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

It is good to be clever but it is .................... to be diligent.

  1. good

  2. better

  3. best

  4. more better


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here comparison is made between two qualities, so the usage of the Comparative degree is correct. Hence 'better' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

He is ............................ than his brother.

  1. abler

  2. able

  3. ablest

  4. as able as


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Sam is ............................... than Tom.

  1. more courageous

  2. courageous

  3. most courageous

  4. as courageous as


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Alphanso is a .................. mango.

  1. sweet

  2. sweeter

  3. sweetest

  4. more sweeter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here only the quality is stated, so the Positive degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'sweet' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Your sister is pretty but mine is.........................

  1. pretty

  2. more pretty

  3. prettiest

  4. prettier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 
 
 
 
 
 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The public is the ................ judge in the world.

  1. best

  2. very best

  3. good

  4. better


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 
 
 
 
 
 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

This parrot is the .........................of all the birds in zoo.

  1. cuter

  2. cutest

  3. most cutest

  4. cute


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here the comparison is made among all the birds, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'cutest' is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Oak is a......................tree.

  1. bigger

  2. big

  3. most biggest

  4. biggest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here only the quality is stated, so the Positive degree of the Adjective is to be used. Hence, 'big' is the correct option.

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