Let’s go through each question one by one. We’re looking for the correct use of comparative and superlative adjectives.
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Question 1:
We are comparing tonight to last night → so we need
comparative, not superlative.
- “Darkest” is superlative (used when comparing 3+ things) → wrong here.
- “Darker” is comparative → correct for two things (tonight vs. last night).
✔ Correct:
B
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Question 2:
“I’ve ever read” means out of ALL books → so we need
superlative.
- “Funnier” = comparative → wrong.
- “Funniest” = superlative → correct.
✔ Correct:
B
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Question 3:
Comparing two activities: playing baseball vs. watching it on TV → need
comparative.
- “Most fun” = superlative → wrong.
- “More fun” = comparative → correct.
✔ Correct:
B
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Question 4:
Comparing breezes at shore vs. farther inland → two places → need
comparative.
- “Cooler” = comparative → correct.
- “Coolest” = superlative → wrong.
✔ Correct:
A
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Question 5:
“Of anyone!” implies comparison among many people → need
superlative.
- “Worst” = superlative → correct.
- “Worse” = comparative → wrong.
✔ Correct:
A
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Question 6:
Comparing Carmen’s ice cream to Frozen Scoop → two things → need
comparative.
- “Best” = superlative → wrong.
- “Better” = comparative → correct.
✔ Correct:
B
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Question 7:
“One I’ve ever seen” → implies all spiders you’ve seen → need
superlative.
- “Tinier” = comparative → wrong.
- “Tiniest” = superlative → correct.
✔ Correct:
B
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Question 8:
“Not much bigger than...” → comparing size to head of a pin → need
comparative.
- “Bigger” = comparative → correct.
- “Biggest” = superlative → wrong.
✔ Correct:
A
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Final Answer:
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. A
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjectives worksheet for 6th grade.