Problem: Comparatives Quiz
The task is to compare two items in each question and determine which one is faster, taller, bigger, heavier, slower, shorter, smaller, or quicker. The answers should be written using comparative forms of adjectives.
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Solution:
1.
Which is faster? A motorbike or a cheetah?
- A cheetah is faster than a motorbike.
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Answer: A cheetah is faster.
2.
Which is taller? A giraffe or an elephant?
- A giraffe is taller than an elephant.
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Answer: A giraffe is taller.
3.
Which is bigger? America or Russia?
- Russia is bigger than America (in terms of land area).
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Answer: Russia is bigger.
4.
Which is heavier? A blue whale or a bus?
- A blue whale is heavier than a bus.
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Answer: A blue whale is heavier.
5.
Which is slower? A tortoise or a snail?
- A snail is slower than a tortoise.
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Answer: A snail is slower.
6.
Which is shorter? A kangaroo or an ostrich?
- A kangaroo is shorter than an ostrich.
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Answer: A kangaroo is shorter.
7.
Which is smaller? A basketball or a soccer ball?
- A soccer ball is smaller than a basketball.
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Answer: A soccer ball is smaller.
8.
Which is quicker? Light or sound?
- Light is quicker than sound.
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Answer: Light is quicker.
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Final Answers:
1. A cheetah is faster.
2. A giraffe is taller.
3. Russia is bigger.
4. A blue whale is heavier.
5. A snail is slower.
6. A kangaroo is shorter.
7. A soccer ball is smaller.
8. Light is quicker.
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Explanation:
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Comparative Forms: To compare two things, we use the comparative form of adjectives. For example, "faster," "taller," "bigger," etc.
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Logical Reasoning: Each question requires knowledge about the characteristics of the items being compared (e.g., speed, height, size). Based on general facts, we determine which item is more extreme in the given attribute.
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Consistency: All answers are written in the format "X is [comparative adjective]."
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Final Answer Box:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ A cheetah is faster.} \\
2. & \text{ A giraffe is taller.} \\
3. & \text{ Russia is bigger.} \\
4. & \text{ A blue whale is heavier.} \\
5. & \text{ A snail is slower.} \\
6. & \text{ A kangaroo is shorter.} \\
7. & \text{ A soccer ball is smaller.} \\
8. & \text{ Light is quicker.}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparative adjectives worksheet.
