Making comparisons

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English
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1st - 5th Grade
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Hard
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Katya Garcia
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct comparative word.
The panda is _____ than the elephant.
small
smaller
Answer explanation
Since we are comparing, the comparative form of the adjective (smaller) is needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct comparative word.
The cheetah is _____ than the elephant.
fast
faster
Answer explanation
Since we are comparing, the comparative form of the adjective (faster) is needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct comparative word.
The elephant is _____ than the panda.
big
bigger
biger
Answer explanation
According to the rule, "big" is a short adjective ending in C+V+C so the "g" has to be doubled.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct comparative word.
The hippo is _____ than the bird.
heavy
heavyer
heavier
Answer explanation
According to the rule, "heavy" is an adjective ending in "consonant + y" so the "y" has to be replaced with an "i". Heavy - Heavier.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
CCSS.RF.1.3F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct comparative word.
The snail is _____ than the turtle.
slow
slower
Answer explanation
Since we are comparing, the comparative form of the adjective (slower) is needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct descriptive word.
An iPhone 15 is _____.
expensive
more expensive
Answer explanation
Since we are just giving a description, the base form of the adjective (expensive) is needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct descriptive word.
A giraffe is a _____ animal.
tall
taller
Answer explanation
Since we are just giving a description, the base form of the adjective (tall) is needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1F
CCSS.L.1.4A
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