Exercises on the 30 Most Commonly Used Comparisons
This lesson is a corollary to the main lesson, Degrees of Comparison. You could review it before attempting these four degrees of comparison worksheet sets. However, note that each worksheet on degrees of comparison can be used independently of the main lesson.
A short summary of the main rules is revised here for your easy reference with this infographic on the rules to form the comparative and superlatives from the base or positive form of an adjective.
Degrees of Comparison Worksheets Summary
This lesson provides four degrees of comparison worksheets.
Here are the details for each of the four degrees of comparison worksheets. Click on the link to jump directly to the worksheet.
- Degrees of Comparison Worksheet 1 gives you practice with two levels: basic and intermediate levels, for the following adjectives/adverbs.
| far | sad | less |
| pretty | much | late |
| many | brave | wise |
2. Degrees of Comparison Worksheets: Set 2 gives you practice at the intermediate level for the following adjectives/adverbs.
| little | clever | bad |
| nice | hot | kind |
| beautiful | fat | famous |
| costly | thin | lovely |
3. Degrees of Comparison Exercise Set 3 gives you practice at a mixed level for the following adjectives/adverbs.
| happy | few | well |
| fine | gentle | easy |
| ugly | heavy | worse |
4. Change the Degrees of Comparison Exercises with Answers Worksheet 4 gives you 25 exercises to transpose given sentences into a different degree of comparison. Answers are provided right along each exercise.
Degrees of Comparison Worksheet Set 1
Revise the three forms, if necessary, before you proceed to the first worksheet on degrees of comparison below. Refer back to this table to see which forms stand for which degree of comparison.
| Adjective/Adverb | Positive Form | Comparative Form | Superlative Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| little (quantity) | little | less | least |
| (adverb) far | far | farther | farthest |
| pretty | pretty | prettier | prettiest |
| many | many | more | most |
| sad | sad | sadder | saddest |
| much | much | more | most |
| brave | brave | braver | bravest |
| less | less | lesser | least |
| late | late | later | latest |
| wise | wise | wiser | wisest |
Far Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
Basic Exercise:
Here are some examples of degrees of comparison for “FAR”.
a. The Eiffel Tower is ______ than my house. (far)
b. She ran ______ than her brother. (far)
c. This city is ______ away than I expected. (far)
d. Antarctica is the ______ continent from where I live. (far)
Intermediate Exercises:
a. The distance between New York and Los Angeles is ______ than between London and Paris. (far)
b. The remote village is ______ away from civilization than we thought. (far)
c. She traveled ______ to explore new cultures. (far)
Answers:
| Basic: Far: a. farther b. farther c. farther d. farthest |
| Intermediate: Far: a. farther b. farther c. far |
Pretty Degrees of Comparison:
Here are two levels of examples of degrees of comparison exercise on “PRETTY”.
Basic Exercise:
a. She is ______ than her sister.
b. This flower is ______ than that one.
c. She looks the ______ among all after her haircut.
d. The sunset was the ______ yesterday in all of May.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. She is ______ enough to turn heads wherever she goes.
b. The painting was ______ , so it caught everyone’s attention.
c. She’s the ______ in her family, but her humility makes her even more attractive.
Answers
| Basic | Pretty: a. prettier b. prettier c. prettiest d. prettiest |
| Intermediate: | Pretty: a. prettier b. the prettiest c. prettiest |
Many Degrees of Comparison:
Here are two sets for basic and intermediate examples of degrees of comparison on “MANY”.
Basic Exercise:
a. There are ______ people in the park today.
b. How come your bag has ______ books today than usual?
c. There are ______ clouds in the sky today than yesterday. (less)
d. We have ______ things to do.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. There were ______ attendees at the conference this year compared to last year.
b. Today, have you met ______ people than yesterday who share your passion for literature?
c. There are ______ opportunities in the city for those willing to work hard.
Answers
| Basic | Many: a. many b. many more c. fewer d. many |
| Intermediate: | Many: a. many b. many more c. many |
Sad Degrees of Comparison:
Basic Exercise:
a. She looked ______ than usual.
b. It was the ______ movie I’ve ever seen.
c. He felt ______ after hearing the news.
d. The dog seemed ______ after its owner left.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. The news of her departure made him ______ than he anticipated.
b. Losing his pet was the ______ experience he had ever faced.
c. It’s ______ to see such poverty in a wealthy country.
Answers
| Basic | Sad: a. sadder b. saddest c. sadder d. sadder |
| Intermediate: | Sad: a. sadder b. saddest c. sad |
Much Degrees of Comparison:
Basic Exercise:
a. He has ______ more energy than before.
b. It is ______ colder today than yesterday.
c. I don’t have ______ time left.
d. We accomplished ______ work today than on the last meeting.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. There is ______ more to this problem than meets the eye.
b. She has achieved ______ than her peers at her age.
c. It is ______ easier to criticize than to appreciate.
Answers
| Basic | Much: a. much b. much c. much d. much more |
| Intermediate: | Much: a. much b. much more c. much |
Brave Degrees of Comparison:
Basic Exercise:
a. She is ______ than she appears.
b. The soldier was ______ than the others.
c. Facing your fears makes you ______ than giving up .
d. It was the ______ decision he ever made.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. Facing your fears head-on requires you to be ______ .
b. The firefighter’s actions were ______ than the other men’s; they were selfless.
c. One has to be ______ to stand up for what one believes in.
Answers
| Basic | Brave: a. braver b. braver c. braver d. bravest |
| Intermediate: | Brave: a. brave b. braver c. brave |
Less Degrees of Comparison:
Try these examples of degrees of comparison exercises on “LESS”.
Basic Exercise:
a. She has ______ money than I do.
b. This book is ______ interesting than the last one.
c. He is ______ tired than he was yesterday.
d. We need ______ sugar for this recipe compared to all other dessert recipes.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. The new model is ______ efficient than the previous one.
b. He showed ______ interest in the project as it progressed.
c. There is ______ enthusiasm for the event this year compared to last year.
Answers
| Basic | Less: a. lesser b. less c. less d. the least |
| Intermediate: | Less: a. less b. lesser c. lesser |
Late Degrees of Comparison:
Basic Exercise:
a. She arrived ______ than expected.
b. He is always ______ for meetings.
c. It’s ______ than you think.
d. The train was ______ today.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. She apologized profusely for being ______ to the meeting.
b. His constant procrastination made him ______ for important deadlines.
c. The train arrived ______ than scheduled due to unexpected delays.
Answers
| Basic | Late: a. later b. late c. later d. later |
| Intermediate: | Late: a. late b. late c. later |
Wise Degrees of Comparison:
Basic Exercise:
a. She is ______ than her years suggest.
b. The elder is ______ than the younger.
c. It’s ______ to save money for the future.
d. Pritam’s advice was ______ compared to what others were suggesting.
Intermediate Exercises:
a. Making ______ decisions requires careful consideration of all possibilities.
b. The elder monk shared his ______ insights with the young novices.
c. It’s ______ to seek advice from experienced professionals before making major decisions than depend on yourself.
Answers
| Basic | Wise: a. wiser b. wiser c. wise d. the wisest |
| Intermediate: | Wise: a. wise b. wise c. wiser |
Degrees of Comparison Worksheets: Set 2
Attempt to fill the following sentences with the correct form of comparison of the given adjective. Answers appear at the end of this second worksheet on degrees of comparison.
Here is a quick reference degrees of comparison chart for the adjectives in worksheet set-2.
| Adjective/Adverb | Positive Form | Comparative Form | Superlative Form |
| little | little | less/lesser/littler | least/littlest |
| clever | clever | cleverer/ more clever | cleverest/ most clever |
| bad | bad | worse | worst |
| nice | nice | nicer | nicest |
| beautiful | beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
| costly | costly | costlier | costliest |
| hot | hot | hotter | hottest |
| fat | fat | fatter | fattest |
| thin | thin | thinner | thinnest |
| kind | kind | kinder | kindest |
| famous | famous | more famous | most famous |
| lovely | lovely | lovelier | loveliest |
| happy | happy | happier | happiest |
Little Degrees of Comparison Exercises
Little has three usages with slightly different meanings and therefore multiple comparative and superlative forms. Refer back to the main lesson if you wish to learn more.
a. He is . in our family. (little -> youngest)
b. I’m a little . scared about the results than yesterday. (little)
c. His presence is of the . importance. (little)
d. There is pressure on the team to win after securing their place in the top four. (little)
Clever Degrees of Comparison Exercises
a. She is . than her brother.
b. She the of all the students in the class.
c. It was . of her to finish the SAQs first and do the essay later.
d. Somehow, the . boy in the class did not win the quiz.
Bad Degrees of Comparison Exercises
a. His performance went down from bad to .
b. He was bad earlier too but now he is .
c. He hit rock bottom and put up his . performance ever.
d. I’m ashamed my scores are the . among the entire batch.
Nice Degrees of Comparison:
a. She is ______ than her sister.
b. Today’s weather is ______ than yesterday’s.
c. He was the ______ among all the new recruits today.
d. The hotel room was ______ we had ever experienced.
Beautiful Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. She is becoming ______ with age rather than showing signs of ageing.
b. The ______ sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors.
c. The novel describes the protagonist’s journey to find ______ inner peace, which is better than anything else in the world.
Costly Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. The ______ artwork fetched millions at the auction.
b. Investing in quality tools seems ______ this year when compared to last year, but it pays off in the long run.
c. The ______ mistakes of overlooking maintenance led to the greatest losses.
Hot Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. The desert experiences ______ temperatures during the daytime.
b. The ______ debate ever on climate change happened on TV yesterday.
c. He faced the ______ challenge of running a marathon in the scorching sun.
Fat Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. The ______ cat lazed around in the sun all day.
b. Despite her ______ appearance after becoming a mother, she radiated confidence and charisma.
c. The patient was at his ______ right before the surgery due to his current lifestyle.
Thin Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. The fabric was so ______ that it tore easily.
b. She maintained a ______ figure this year compared to the last five years with regular exercise and a balanced diet.
c. The line between success and failure can be the ______ in the competitive business world.
Kind Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. His ______ gesture of offering help to a stranger warmed everyone’s heart.
b. The ______ words of encouragement from her mentor fueled her determination more than her father’s disappointed expressions.
c. In a world full of cynicism, the ______ people shine like a beacon of hope.
Famous Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. The actress became ______ after her Oscar award-winning performance than ever.
b. Despite his _____ status, he remained humble and grounded.
c. The chef’s_____ signature dish of all time attracted diners from all over the world.
Lovely Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. They enjoyed a ______ evening stroll along the moonlit beach.
b. The final performance was easily the ______ of all and was highly appreciated.
c. She wore a ______ dress in the evening than the one during the morning ceremonies.
Answers:
| Little: a. the littlest b. little less scared c. the least d. less |
| Clever: a. cleverer/more clever b. cleverest/most clever c. clever d. cleverest/most clever |
| Bad: a. worse b. worse c. worst d. worst |
| Nice: a. nicer b. nicer c. nicest d. nicest |
| Beautiful: a. more beautiful b. beautiful c. most beautiful |
| Costly: a. costly b. costlier c. costliest |
| Hot: a. hot b. hottest c. hottest |
| Fat: a. fat b. fatter c. fattest |
| Thin: a. thin b. thinner c. thinnest |
| Kind: a. kind b. kinder c. kindest |
| Famous: a. more famous b. famous c. most famous |
| Lovely: a. lovely b. loveliest c. lovelier |
Degrees of Comparison Exercise Set 3
Use this degrees of comparison chart for exercise set-3 to crosscheck if your responses use the right forms. Below the table, you find degrees of comparison adjectives worksheet for each individual adjective.
| Adjective/Adverb | Positive Form | Comparative Form | Superlative Form |
| fine | fine | finer | finest |
| ugly | ugly | uglier | ugliest |
| few | few | fewer | fewest |
| gentle | gentle | gentler | gentlest |
| heavy | heavy | heavier | heaviest |
| well (adverb) | well | better | best |
| easy | easy | easier | easiest |
| worse | worse | worse | worst |
| sweet | sweet | sweeter | sweetest |
Happy Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. Each time I meet, she seems ______ than ever, regardless of external circumstances.
b. The couple were ______ to celebrate their golden anniversary surrounded by loved ones.
c. It’s the ______ moment to see my child play and laugh without a care in the world.
Fine Degrees of Comparison Exercises:
a. He possessed a ______ intellect, capable of grasping complex concepts effortlessly.
b. Despite the setbacks, she seemed ______ than ever and focused on her goals.
c. The ______ craftsmanship of the antique furniture in the country impressed even the most discerning collectors.
Ugly Adjective Exercise:
a. She wore an ______ expression after hearing the disappointing news.
b. The abandoned building was a ______ sight than the playground in front of it.
c. His actions revealed the most unthinkable and ______ side of his personality.
Few Adjective Exercise:
a. There were ______ people at the event than expected.
b. Only ______ seats remained unsold for the concert.
c. She had the ______ options to choose from for her new phone after the massive sale.
Gentle Adjective Exercise:
a. The baby’s ______ smile melted everyone’s heart.
b. She spoke in a ______ tone to the upset customer after her boss intervened.
c. He had the ______ touch when handling delicate objects like none others.
Heavy Adjective Exercise:
a. The suitcase was ______ to lift onto the overhead compartment.
b. The downpour of rain was ______ after the first half hour, soaking everything.
c. The workload felt ______ today than usual.
Well Adjective Exercise:
a. He performed ______ in the exam, scoring top marks.
b. The project is progressing even ______ thanks to everyone’s efforts.
c. She knows the subject matter the ______ among all and can answer any question.
Easy Adjective Exercise:
a. The math problem seemed ______ once she understood the concept.
b. It was ______ to make friends in the new neighborhood.
c. She found the test the ______ of all after studying for nearly three week.
Worse Adjective Exercise:
a. The situation went from bad to ______ after the storm hit.
b. His health took a ______ turn after neglecting his diet.
c. The traffic is at its ______ after 7 pm.
Sweet Adjective Exercise:
a. She had a ______ voice that could soothe anyone’s worries.
b. The dessert was ______ than the chef wanted it to be.
c. Their bed time story was the ______ you could ever tell a child
Answers
Check your responses to the degrees of comparison adjectives worksheet with the answers below.
| Happy: a. happier b. happy c. happiest |
| Fine: a. finer b. finer c. finest |
| Ugly: a. ugly b. uglier c. ugliest |
| Few: a. fewer b. few c. fewest |
| Gentle: a. gentle b. gentler c. gentlest |
| Heavy: a. heavy b. heavier c. heavier |
| Well: a. well b. better c. best |
| Easy: a. easier b. easy c. easiest |
| Worse: a. worse b. worser c. worst |
| Sweet: a. sweet b. sweeter c. sweetest |
Change the Degrees of Comparison Exercises with Answers
In this exercise, you are required to change the given sentences into the form mentioned in the brackets. This adjective degrees of comparison worksheet provides the answers right after each exercise sentence.
| 1 | The hotel offered better amenities than we had anticipated. (comparative) |
| Answer | The hotel offered worser amenities than we had anticipated. |
| 2 | She always has nice things to say about everyone. (superlative) |
| Answer | She always has the nicest things to say about everyone. |
| 3 | It was happy to see old friends at the reunion (my teachers were there too). (comparative) |
| Answer | It was happier to see old friends at the reunion than my teachers. |
| 4 | The weather today is nice. (comparative) |
| Answer | The weather today is nicer today. |
| 5 | I hope the weather will be even nicer tomorrow. (superlative) |
| Answer | I hope the weather will be the nicest tomorrow. |
| 6 | This cake is sweet. (superlative) |
| Answer | This cake is the sweetest of all desserts. |
| 7 | But I think the one my mom makes is the sweetest. (comparative) |
| Answer | But I think the one my mom makes is sweeter. |
| 8 | Tom is tall, but his brother is even taller. (superlative) |
| Answer | Tom is tall, but his brother is the tallest. |
| 9 | Sarah speaks English fluently. (compare to a friend) |
| Answer | Sarah speaks English more fluently than her friend. |
| 10 | Sarah’s friend speaks English better than Sarah. (superlative) |
| Answer | Sarah’s friend speaks English the best among all the girls.. |
| 11 | The book I read yesterday was interesting. (superlative) |
| Answer | The book I read yesterday was the most interesting. |
| 12 | But the book I’m reading now is the most interesting. (comparative) |
| Answer | But the book I’m reading now is more interesting. |
| 13 | My cat is lazy. (compare to a friend’s pet) |
| Answer | My cat is lazier than her cat. |
| 14 | But I’ve seen lazier cats than your cat. (superlative) |
| Answer | But I’ve seen the laziest cat, and your cat is much better. |
| 15 | This job is easy. (comparative) |
| Answer | This job is easier than my last one. |
| 16 | But the job I had last year was easier. (superlative) |
| Answer | But the job I had last year was the easiest. |
| 17 | The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking. (superlative) |
| Answer | The view from the top of the mountain is the most breathtaking. |
| 18 | However, the view from the helicopter is breathtaking. (comparative) |
| Answer | However, the view from the helicopter is more breathtaking. |
| 19 | My grandma’s cookies are delicious. (superlative) |
| Answer | My grandma’s cookies are the most delicious. |
| 20 | However, I think my mom’s cookies are the most delicious. (comparative) |
| Answer | However, I think my mom’s cookies are more delicious. |
| 21 | John’s friend runs faster. (superlative) |
| Answer | John’s friend runs the fastest. |
| 22 | The movie we watched last night was good. (superlative) |
| Answer | The movie we watched last night was the best. |
| 23 | The one we watched the week before was the worst. (comparative) |
| Answer | The one we watched the week before was worser. |
| 24 | The new restaurant in town is popular. (superlative) |
| Answer | The new restaurant in town is the most popular. |
| 25 | However, the one downtown is also popular. (comparative) |
| However, the one downtown is more popular. |
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