Comparisons-Advanced

This camera is easily __ best of its type.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'the' because it specifies a particular camera, indicating it is the best among its type. Without 'the', the sentence would be incomplete and unclear.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

I wasn't so much surprised __ shocked by the result.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'as' because the phrase 'I wasn't so much surprised as shocked' is a common structure used to compare two states, indicating that the level of shock was greater than surprise.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

That was __ the best football match I've ever seen! [perchance]

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'probably' because it indicates a degree of uncertainty, fitting the context of expressing an opinion about the match being the best. Other options would not convey this nuance.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Politics is __ important an activity to be left to politicians.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'too', as it indicates that politics is excessively important to be solely managed by politicians. The phrase suggests that everyone should be involved in political activities.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

It was __ good an opportunity to miss, so I accepted the job.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'too' because it indicates that the opportunity was excessively good to miss. The phrase 'too good an opportunity' is a common expression, while 'very' would not fit grammatically.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

It’s quicker to travel by bus __ by car in the city centre.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'than' because the sentence compares the speed of traveling by bus to traveling by car, indicating that one is quicker than the other. 'Quicker to travel by bus than by car' is the proper comparative structure.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

As the medicine took effect, Tina became __ sleepy.

Answer explanation

The phrase 'more and more sleepy' suggests a gradual increase in sleepiness. However, the correct completion is simply 'sleepy' as it directly describes Tina's state without implying a change over time.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

The more exercise you take, __ you will feel!  [parallel]

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'the better' because the phrase should read: 'The more exercise you take, the better you will feel!' This structure emphasizes a comparative relationship between exercise and well-being.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Most of Winterson's books are good, but I think this one is the best of __ all.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'them' because it refers to the group of Winterson's books. The phrase 'the best of them' indicates that this book is being compared to all others in the same category.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Helen's paintings were far and __ the best in the exhibition. [distance]

Answer explanation

The phrase 'far and away' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'by a large margin' or 'clearly.' Thus, the correct completion is 'far and away the best,' indicating that Helen's paintings were significantly superior to others in the exhibition.

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CCSS.L.3.1G