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Degrees of Comparison Exercises with Answers

Here you will find exercises on Degrees of Comparison with different approaches. Practice these Degrees of Comparison exercises to understand comparative forms and improve your grammar skills.

Exercise 1 – Identify the Degree

Identify whether the given adjective is in the positive, comparative, or superlative degree.

1. Rohan is taller than his brother.
2. This is the best biryani I have ever had.
3. Priya is as intelligent as her sister.
4. The weather today is colder than yesterday.
5. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
6. My house is bigger than my friend’s house.
7. This book is more interesting than the one I read last week.
8. She is the most talented singer in our class.
9. Ram is a good student.
10. The new smartphone is faster than the previous model.

Answers for Exercise 1

1. Comparative
2. Superlative
3. Positive
4. Comparative
5. Superlative
6. Comparative
7. Comparative
8. Superlative
9. Positive
10. Comparative

Exercise 2 – Convert the Degrees

Rewrite the following sentences by changing the degree of comparison as instructed.

1. Ravi is the strongest player in the team. (Change to comparative degree)
2. This road is wider than the one we took yesterday. (Change to positive degree)
3. She is a very intelligent girl. (Change to superlative degree)
4. The movie was more thrilling than expected. (Change to superlative degree)
5. This is the most expensive dress in the store. (Change to positive degree)
6. My marks are better than yours. (Change to positive degree)
7. The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful monuments. (Change to comparative degree)
8. Today’s weather is cooler than yesterday’s. (Change to superlative degree)
9. He runs faster than all his classmates. (Change to superlative degree)
10. That was a simple question. (Change to comparative degree)

Answers for Exercise 2

1. Ravi is stronger than any other player in the team.
2. No other road is as wide as this one.
3. She is the most intelligent girl.
4. That was the most thrilling movie.
5. No other dress in the store is as expensive as this one.
6. My marks are as good as yours.
7. The Taj Mahal is more beautiful than most other monuments.
8. Today’s weather is the coolest.
9. He is the fastest runner in his class.
10. That was a simpler question.

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct degree of comparison.

1. She is ______ (tall) than her sister.
2. Of all the students, Aryan is the ______ (bright).
3. This cake tastes ______ (delicious) than the one I baked last time.
4. My new shoes are ______ (comfortable) than my old ones.
5. That was the ______ (funny) joke I have ever heard.
6. The river is ______ (deep) here than near the bridge.
7. His handwriting is ______ (neat) than before.
8. The train is moving ______ (fast) than the bus.
9. He is the ______ (strong) player in the team.
10. This puzzle is ______ (easy) than the previous one.

Answers for Exercise 3

1. taller
2. brightest
3. more delicious
4. more comfortable
5. funniest
6. deeper
7. neater
8. faster
9. strongest
10. easier