Comparative Adjectives worksheet with example sentences and exercises for language learning.

Let's solve the problem step by step.

Understanding the Task

The goal is to rewrite each pair of sentences into a single sentence using a comparative adjective. A comparative adjective compares two things and shows how they differ (e.g., *funnier*, *longer*, *harder*).

We need to:
- Identify the two objects being compared.
- Use a comparative form of an adjective to show the difference.
- Combine the two sentences into one.

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Solutions

#### 1. This apple is juicy. This pear is not quite as juicy.
- We're comparing the juiciness of an apple and a pear.
- The pear is *less juicy* than the apple.
- Comparative form: juicier
- Rewritten:
✔ This apple is juicier than this pear.

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#### 2. My brother is lazy. My sister has a little energy.
- Brother = lazy → lacks energy
- Sister = has a little energy → less lazy
- So, the sister is *less lazy* than the brother.
- Comparative form: less lazy
- Rewritten:
✔ My sister is less lazy than my brother.

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#### 3. John is mean. Kenddra is just rude.
- Both are negative traits, but we’re comparing levels of negativity.
- "Rude" is slightly less harsh than "mean", so John is more mean.
- We can say: John is meaner than Kenddra.
- Rewritten:
✔ John is meaner than Kenddra.

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#### 4. I am sad we lost the game. Tony is miserable.
- "Miserable" is stronger than "sad".
- So Tony is more sad (or sadder) than the speaker.
- Comparative form: sadder
- Rewritten:
✔ Tony is sadder than I am about losing the game.

> Note: We could also say "Tony is more miserable than I am," but since the original says "I am sad" and "Tony is miserable", the best comparison uses "sadder".

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#### 5. The puddle is shallow. The stream is not.
- Puddle = shallow
- Stream = not shallow → deeper
- So the stream is deeper than the puddle.
- Comparative form: deeper
- Rewritten:
✔ The stream is deeper than the puddle.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. This apple is juicier than this pear.
2. My sister is less lazy than my brother.
3. John is meaner than Kendrick.
4. Tony is sadder than I am about losing the game.
5. The stream is deeper than the puddle.

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💡 Tips:

- Look for contrasting qualities (e.g., juicy vs. not juicy).
- Use comparative forms: *-er* (e.g., juicier), *more/less + adjective* (e.g., more fun, less lazy).
- Make sure the subject and object are correctly ordered in the comparison.

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