Comparative Structures: Enhance Your Language Skills

Question 1

Translate the sentence "The blue car is faster than the red car" into Spanish, using the correct comparative structure.

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El coche azul es más rápido que el coche rojo.

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El coche azul es muy rápido que el coche rojo.

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El coche azul es tan rápido como el coche rojo.

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El coche azul es más rápido del coche rojo.

Question 2

In a formal context, which sentence employs comparative structures appropriately?

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The presentation was significantly more informative than the preceding one.

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Today was more hotter than yesterday.

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I am much more intelligent than my friend.

Question 3

Beyond direct comparisons, comparative structures in English can serve various pragmatic functions. Which of the following is NOT one of these functions?

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Establishing cause-and-effect relationships

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Indicating intensity or emphasis

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Expressing personal opinions or preferences

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Creating humor through sarcasm or irony

Question 4

How can theoretical perspectives on comparative structure acquisition inform teaching methods for non-native English learners?

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Theoretical perspectives can guide the choice of teaching methods and materials, enhancing instruction.

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Theories suggest that innate language universals make explicit instruction unnecessary.

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Cognitive linguistic theories alone provide valuable insights for teaching comparative structures.

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Theories only focus on acquiring comparative forms, ignoring their contextual use.

Question 5

In teaching comparative structures to students with diverse linguistic backgrounds, how does contrastive analysis support the learning process?

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It helps teachers identify potential challenges and adjust teaching strategies based on linguistic parallels and contrasts.

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It plays a minor role, highlighting only linguistic differences.

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Similarities always aid learning, while differences always hinder it.

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It is only effective for students with a strong grasp of their native language.

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'good'?

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better

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gooder

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more good

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goodest

Question 7

Choose the comparative form of the adverb 'quickly'.

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quicker

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more quickly

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most quickly

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quicklyer

Question 8

Which type of clause uses 'as...as' to compare two things?

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comparative clause

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concessive clause

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relative clause

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purpose clause

Question 9

Identify the correct comparative structure in the sentence: 'The sun is brighter than the moon.'

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brighter than

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more bright than

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as bright as

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equally bright as

Question 10

Which comparative structure should be used to compare more than two things?

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superlative

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comparative of equality

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comparative of inequality

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positive

Question 11

Identify the superlative form of the adjective 'expensive'.

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most expensive

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more expensive

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expensivest

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very expensive

Question 12

Which sentence uses the superlative of the adverb 'slowly'?

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The snail crawled the slowest of all.

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The car drove slowly.

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The runners ran more slowly than before.

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The train arrived as slowly as possible.

Question 13

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the superlative of the adjective 'intelligent'.

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Maria is the most intelligent student in the class.

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John is more intelligent than all the other students.

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Susan is equally intelligent as her classmates.

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David is not as intelligent as Mary.

Question 14

Select the correct form of the adjective to complete the sentence: 'The new car is ____________ than the old one.'

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faster

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more fast

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fastest

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most fast

Question 15

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the comparative form of an adverb to compare the degree of effort in two activities?

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He studies harder than his sister.

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He studies more hard than his sister.

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He studies more hardly than his sister.

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He studies hardlier than his sister.

Question 16

Select the sentence that correctly compares the quality of two desserts using the comparative form of an adjective:

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The chocolate cake is sweeter than the vanilla one.

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The chocolate cake is more sweet than the vanilla one.

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The chocolate cake is the sweetest than the vanilla one.

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The chocolate cake is the most sweet than the vanilla one.

Question 17

Identify the correct comparative form of the adjective 'good' in the sentence: 'Her cooking is considered ___________ than mine.'

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better

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best

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more good

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gooder

Question 18

Select the sentence that correctly compares the quantity of two objects using the comparative form of an adverb:

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There are fewer students in this class than the other one.

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There are less students in this class than the other one.

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There are the least students in this class than the other one.

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There are the fewest students in this class than the other one.

Question 19

Identify the correct form of the comparative degree of the adjective 'far' in the sentence: 'The park is ___________ from my house than the school.'

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farther

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more far

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far

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farthest

Question 20

Which of the following sentences uses a comparative structure to describe a hypothetical situation?

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If I had more time, I would study harder.

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My car is newer than his.

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The food here is better than it looks.

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The students who worked diligently passed the exam.

Question 21

Choose the correct comparative form of the adjective 'bad':

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worse

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badder

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more bad

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badest

Question 22

Identify the clause type in the following sentence: 'I will go to the market if you need me to.'

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Dependent clause

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Independent clause

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Relative clause

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Noun clause

Question 23

Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence: 'The lion was __ than the tiger.'

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bigger

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more big

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big

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most big

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is a correct use of the comparative clause?

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I prefer coffee to tea.

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I prefer coffee than tea.

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Tea is more preferable than coffee.

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Coffee is not as preferable as tea.

Question 25

Identify the degree of comparison in the sentence: 'My sister is the tallest girl in her class.'

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Superlative

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Positive

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Comparative

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Double comparative

Question 26

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'As the day went on, the weather became __.'

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better

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gooder

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weller

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good

Question 27

Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence: 'The students studied hard in order to __ on the test.'

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do well

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do good

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make good

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make well

Question 28

Which of the following sentences uses the comparative form of an adjective correctly?

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My car is faster than yours.

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My car is more faster than yours.

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My car is the fastest than yours.

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My car is faster than yours is.

Question 29

Choose the correct comparative form of the adverb 'quickly':

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Quicker

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More quickly

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Quicklier

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Fastlier

Question 30

Which of the following sentences uses a comparative clause correctly?

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I bought the book that was more expensive.

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I bought the book which was more expensive.

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I bought the book that was the most expensive.

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I bought the book that was more expensive than all others.

Question 31

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'The movie was _____ than I expected.'

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Worse

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Worst

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More worse

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Worstly

Question 32

Which of the following sentences uses the superlative form of an adjective correctly?

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This is the most beautiful building in town.

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This is the most beautifulest building in town.

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This is the more beautiful building in town.

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This is the beautifulest building in town.

Question 33

Choose the correct superlative form of the adverb 'quickly':

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Quickest

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Most quickly

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Quickliest

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Fastest

Question 34

Which of the following sentences uses a superlative clause correctly?

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I visited the museum that was the most interesting.

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I visited the museum which was the most interesting.

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I visited the museum that was more interesting than all others.

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I visited the museum that was the interestingest.

Question 35

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'He is the _____ student in the class.'

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Smartest

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More smarter

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Smart

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Smartestest

Question 36

Which of the following sentences correctly compares two objects using 'as _____ as':?

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The boy is as tall as the girl.

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The boy is as more tall as the girl.

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The boy is as taller than the girl.

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The boy is as as tall as the girl.

Question 37

Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: 'The weather today is _____ than yesterday.'

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Colder

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More colder

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Coldlier

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Cool

Question 38

How do input and interaction contribute to the acquisition of comparative structures in language learning?

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Input provides examples, while interaction offers practice.

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Interaction is more crucial than input.

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Input is unnecessary for acquiring comparative structures.

Question 39

How do comparative structures contribute to expressing emotions and attitudes in the target language? Explain how these constructions help convey shades of meaning and emotional nuances.

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Comparative structures help express emotions and attitudes by highlighting similarities and differences, allowing for various emotional nuances.

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Comparative structures are mainly used for direct comparisons, not for expressing emotions or attitudes.

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Comparative structures are rarely used to convey emotions or attitudes in the target language.

Question 40

Which of the following is the correct comparative form of the adjective 'good'?

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better

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gooder

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more good

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most good

Question 41

Select the most suitable connective to complete the sentence: 'The movie was entertaining, ________ it was a bit too long.'

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but

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and

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so

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because

Question 42

Which of the following sentences is the passive voice form of 'The students are studying for their exam.'?

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The exam is being studied for by the students.

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The students are studying by the exam.

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For their exam, the students are studying.

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By the students, the exam is being studied.

Question 43

Identify the degree of comparison in the sentence: 'She is the most intelligent girl in the class.'

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Superlative

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Positive

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Comparative

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Equative

Question 44

Select the sentence that correctly uses the comparative form of the adjective 'few'.

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There are fewer students in the library than in the cafeteria.

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There are less students in the library than in the cafeteria.

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There is less students in the library than in the cafeteria.

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There are a few students in the library than in the cafeteria.

Question 45

Compare how comparative structures are used in formal and informal written English. Discuss key differences in grammar, word choice, and writing style.

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Formal writing uses more complex comparative forms and formal vocabulary.

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Informal writing uses simpler comparative forms and everyday language.

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Writing style is the same in both formal and informal writing.

Question 46

How have comparative structures in English grammar evolved over time?

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Synthetic suffixes in Old English have been replaced by analytic constructions in Modern English.

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They have remained unchanged.

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They have become less common in modern English.

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Adjectives and adverbs have always had identical comparative forms.

Question 47

Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

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She is prettier than her sister.

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She is more prettier than her sister.

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She is the most prettiest girl in the class.

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She is the prettier girl in the class.

Question 48

Select the adverb that correctly compares the speeds of two cars:

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faster

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more fastly

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most faster

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fast

Question 49

Determine the clause type in this sentence: 'He left the party before everyone else arrived.'

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Adverbial clause

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Main clause

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Subordinate clause

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Relative clause

Question 50

Select the sentence with the accurate comparative form of the verb 'to be':

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The weather is hotter than yesterday.

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The weather is more hotter today than yesterday.

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The weather is the hottest it has been all year.

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The weather is the hotest it has been all year.

Question 51

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I will go to the park if it does not rain.'

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if

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and

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but

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or

Question 52

Identify the clause type in the sentence: 'The man who stole my car was arrested.'

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Relative clause

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Main clause

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Subordinate clause

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Adverbial clause

Question 53

Which sentence uses a comparative structure to indirectly compare the artworks in the two museums?

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The local museum has a more extensive collection of artworks than the national museum.

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The artworks in both museums are equally captivating.

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The national museum's artworks are more vibrant in color.

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The local museum's exhibits are just as immersive as the national museum's.

Question 54

In an academic research paper, the author uses the comparative structure 'more efficiently' to describe a proposed method. How does this comparative structure contribute to the author's argument?

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It effectively highlights the superiority of the proposed method over existing methods.

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It weakens the argument by lacking specific data to support the claim.

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It is unnecessary because the claim can be made without it.

Question 55

Which comparative structure below expresses the most definitive level of superiority?

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Most beautiful

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More beautiful

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A lot more beautiful

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Much more beautiful

Question 56

In a political speech, the speaker claims, "Our economy is performing better than ever before." Which type of comparative construction is most likely being used here?

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Comparative of superiority

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Comparative of equality

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Comparative of inferiority

Question 57

How does cultural context influence the use of comparative structures in different languages?

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Cultural values, such as individualism or collectivism, can affect how comparative structures are used.

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Comparative structures are used the same way in all cultures.

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Language rules are more important than culture in determining how comparative structures are used.

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Comparative structures are only used for grammatical purposes and are not influenced by culture.

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a way that comparative structures help the speaker or writer express their opinions and feelings about a topic?

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Stating facts

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Expressing opinions

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Showing emotions and attitudes

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Making comparisons

Question 59

How would you modify your lesson plan on comparative structures to accommodate students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds?

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Incorporate a variety of materials and activities that cater to different learning styles and perspectives.

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Use only English materials and activities, assuming all students are proficient in English.

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Translate all materials and activities into students' native languages.

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Focus solely on grammar rules and exercises without providing opportunities for practical application.

Question 60

How do comparative structures enhance digital communication by conveying emotions and expressing subtle meanings in contexts like social media and instant messaging?

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Comparative structures allow for the expression of emotions and nuances in digital communication, despite the absence of physical cues.

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Comparative structures are exclusively used for factual comparisons in digital communication.

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Comparative structures in digital communication strictly follow formal writing conventions.

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Character limitations in digital communication platforms restrict the use of comparative structures.

Question 61

Question: In what way do comparative structures contribute to the development of critical thinking skills?

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By fostering analytical thinking and evaluation

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By solely enriching vocabulary

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By enhancing memorization abilities

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By enabling isolated study of grammar rules

Question 62

Choose the correct comparative form of the adjective 'tall':

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Taller

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Talller

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More tall

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Most tall

Question 63

Select the correct comparative clause to complete the sentence: 'My new laptop is _______ than my old one.'

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More powerful

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Equally powerful as

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Less powerful than

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As powerful as

Question 64

Choose the correct superlative form of the adverb 'fast':

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Fastest

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Most fast

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Very fast

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More faster