SML2 Final Quiz

This tea tastes a bit ​​ (a)   the other.

• more bitter than
• bitterest than
• more bitter that

Answer explanation

➪ We use -er for one-syllable words, or two-syllable adjectives ending in -y.

For two-syllable words or more, we use more to form the comparative.

➪ For small differences, we can use a bit/a little before the comparative.

She seems ​ (a)   since she got divorced.

• happier
• more happy
• more happier

Answer explanation

➪ Two-syllable adjectives and adverbs form the comparative and superlative form with more and most.

However, two-syllable adjectives ending in -y are an exception.

They form the comparative and superlative turning -y into -ier and -iest.

Could you speak ​ (a)   , please? I don't understand you.​

• slowlier
• most slowly
• more slowly

Answer explanation

➪ We use more and most to make the comparative and superlative forms of two-syllable adverbs ending in -ly (quickly ⇒ more quickly) .

➪ We use -ier and -iest to make the comparative and superlative forms of two-syllable adjectives ending in -y (dirty ⇒ dirtier). 

➪ Slow is an adjective (the comparative form is slower), and slowly is an adverb (the comparative form is more slowly).

I'm trying to do it ​ (a)    I can.

• as fast as
• as faster as
• faster as

Answer explanation

➪ We can also use as + adjective + as in positive sentences and questions.

This exam was _____ (easy) than the exam in May.

My new home is _____ (near) from work than the old one.

This is the _____ (far) place I've ever travelled to.

My new computer is a bit _____ (good) than the old one.

September is the ______ (busy) month of the year for us.

The _____ (tricky) part of the exam was the listening.