Exercises A2 : Comparing things in English (answers)

These exercises are based on your course on comparing things in English. Practice the key structures you studied — comparatives, superlatives, and equality comparisons — in real sentence contexts.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Blank: Comparative and Superlative Forms

Complete each sentence with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective given in brackets.

1. My sister is ___ (tall) than my brother.
2. This is ___ (beautiful) painting in the museum.
3. London is ___ (big) than Edinburgh.
4. That was ___ (bad) meal I have ever eaten.

Correction

1. My sister is taller than my brother.
2. This is the most beautiful painting in the museum.
3. London is bigger than Edinburgh.
4. That was the worst meal I have ever eaten.

Exercice 2 — Spot and Correct the Mistake

Each sentence contains one grammatical error related to comparisons. Rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. She runs as fast than her coach.
2. This hotel is more cheap than the other one.
3. He is the most tall player on the team.
4. Paris is more beautiful that Rome, in my opinion.

Correction

1. She runs as fast as her coach.
2. This hotel is cheaper than the other one.
3. He is the tallest player on the team.
4. Paris is more beautiful than Rome, in my opinion.

Exercice 3 — Multiple Choice: Choose the Correct Comparison

Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence about comparing people, places, or things.

1. The Amazon is ___ river in the world.
2. My apartment is ___ as yours — both have two bedrooms.
3. This exam was ___ than the last one.
4. Is a cheetah ___ as a racing car?

Correction

1. The Amazon is the longest river in the world.
2. My apartment is as large as yours — both have two bedrooms.
3. This exam was more difficult than the last one.
4. Is a cheetah as fast as a racing car?