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Comparative forms of long adjectives Exercises in English language

Students resolving semantic ambiguities through discourse.

Mastering the comparative forms of long adjectives is an essential skill for English language learners. Unlike short adjectives that typically add an "-er" ending, long adjectives—those with two or more syllables—use the words "more" or "less" to form their comparative versions. For instance, "beautiful" becomes "more beautiful," and "difficult" becomes "less difficult." Understanding and practicing these forms will enhance your ability to describe differences and make more nuanced comparisons in your writing and speech. In this section, you will find a variety of exercises designed to help you practice forming and using the comparative forms of long adjectives accurately. Each exercise aims to reinforce your understanding through practical application, ensuring that you can confidently use these adjectives in different contexts. Whether you are comparing the complexity of two tasks or the attractiveness of various options, mastering these structures will significantly improve your descriptive capabilities in English.

Exercise 1

1. The new model is *more expensive* than the old one (cost). 2. This movie is *more interesting* than the one we watched last week (engaging). 3. Her explanation was *more detailed* than the teacher's (comprehensive). 4. The climate in the south is *more humid* than in the north (moisture). 5. The book was *more informative* than the documentary (educational). 6. His performance was *more impressive* than his previous ones (awe-inspiring). 7. The task became *more challenging* as we progressed (difficult). 8. This route is *more scenic* than the highway (beautiful views). 9. The new policy is *more effective* in reducing waste (successful). 10. Her new dress is *more fashionable* than her old one (trendy).

Exercise 2

1. This movie is *more interesting* than the one we watched last week. (comparative form of "interesting") 2. The new smartphone is *more expensive* than the older model. (comparative form of "expensive") 3. Her explanation was *more detailed* than his. (comparative form of "detailed") 4. The weather this summer is *more unpredictable* than last year. (comparative form of "unpredictable") 5. His cooking skills are *more impressive* than mine. (comparative form of "impressive") 6. The novel she wrote is *more captivating* than her previous one. (comparative form of "captivating") 7. This route is *more convenient* for getting to the city center. (comparative form of "convenient") 8. Her presentation was *more informative* than the others. (comparative form of "informative") 9. The new policy is *more effective* than the old one. (comparative form of "effective") 10. The latest edition of the book is *more comprehensive* than the earlier editions. (comparative form of "comprehensive")

Exercise 3

1. This book is *more interesting* than the one I read last month (adjective for capturing attention). 2. She is *more beautiful* than her sister (adjective for appearance). 3. His explanation was *more detailed* than mine (adjective for level of detail). 4. That movie was *more frightening* than I expected (adjective for causing fear). 5. The new smartphone is *more expensive* than the old one (adjective for cost). 6. This project is *more challenging* than the previous one (adjective for difficulty). 7. The weather today is *more unpredictable* than it was last week (adjective for inconsistency). 8. Her new job is *more demanding* than her last one (adjective for requiring effort). 9. His handwriting is *more legible* than hers (adjective for readability). 10. The second interview was *more stressful* than the first (adjective for causing stress).