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Section 1: Directions – Write the adjective that correctly completes the sentence.

We are to choose the correct form (positive, comparative, or superlative) of the adjective to complete each sentence.

1. Jim is _______ than Molly.
- We're comparing two people → use comparative.
- "Jim is taller than Molly."
✔ Answer: taller

2. The librarian asked us to be _______.
- No comparison; just stating a request → use positive.
- "Be quiet."
✔ Answer: quiet

3. The weather today is _______ than yesterday.
- Comparing two days → comparative.
- "Today is colder than yesterday."
✔ Answer: colder

4. The swimming pool is much _______ than the other one.
- Comparing two pools → comparative.
- "Much deeper"
✔ Answer: deeper

5. Cristina was _______ because her favorite team lost.
- Describing emotional state; no comparison → positive.
- "She was sad."
✔ Answer: sad

6. This cake tastes _______ than the other one.
- Comparing taste → comparative.
- "Tastes better"
✔ Answer: better

7. Brandon is the _______ boy in our class.
- Comparing him to all others in class → superlative.
- "He is the tallest boy."
✔ Answer: tallest

8. I am _______ than Cindy Joe.
- Two people → comparative.
- "I am shorter than Cindy Joe."
✔ Answer: shorter

9. Some construction workers are _______ than others.
- Comparing groups → comparative.
- "Some are stronger than others."
✔ Answer: stronger

10. These books are _______ than those ones.
- Comparing two sets → comparative.
- "These books are thicker than those."
✔ Answer: thicker

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Section 2: Complete the chart – Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

We need to fill in the comparative and superlative forms of given adjectives.

| Adjective | Comparative Adjective | Superlative Adjective |
|---------|------------------------|------------------------|
| bad | worse | worst |
| big | bigger | biggest |
| long | longer | longest |
| many | more | most |
| good | better | best |
| old | older | oldest |
| short | shorter | shortest |
| young | younger | youngest |
| happy | happier | happiest |

✔ Fill in the table:

1. bad → worse, worst
2. big → bigger, biggest
3. long → longer, longest
4. many → more, most
5. good → better, best
6. old → older, oldest
7. short → shorter, shortest
8. young → younger, youngest
9. happy → happier, happiest

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Section 3: Use the words from the chart to complete the sentences.

Now use the correct form (comparative or superlative) from the chart.

1. That movie was the _______ one we’ve seen in a long time.
- "the" + noun → superlative
- "the worst"
✔ Answer: worst

2. I wish Grandma didn’t live so _______ from me.
- Comparing distance → comparative
- "so far" → but “far” has irregular comparative: farther/further
- However, since “far” is not in the list, maybe they expect further? But let's check: the list has long → longer, longest.
- Wait — perhaps this is a mistake. But if we assume it's referring to "far", then:
- Comparative: farther or further
- But since "far" isn’t in the chart, maybe it's meant to be far → farther?
- Alternatively, maybe it's expecting far → further?

But looking back: The chart doesn't include "far". So perhaps the intended word is far → farther, but since it's not in the list, maybe the sentence uses far as positive.

Wait — the sentence says: "didn’t live so _______ from me"

It's implying she lives far away → far is correct.

But we’re supposed to use words from the chart. Let’s see: none of the adjectives in the chart match “far”.

Hmm. Maybe typo? Or perhaps they meant long?

Let's re-express: "I wish Grandma didn’t live so far from me."

But "far" is not in the chart. So maybe this is an error.

Alternatively, maybe it's using far as a standalone adjective, not requiring comparative.

But the blank is after "so" — implies degree.

Actually, “so far” is a common phrase meaning “to such a great distance.”

So the correct answer is likely far, even though it's not in the chart.

But the instruction says: use the words from the chart.

So perhaps this is a mismatch.

Let’s skip and come back.

Wait — maybe it's long?

“live so long from me”? That doesn’t make sense.

So probably, the intended answer is far, but it's not in the chart.

Alternatively, maybe the chart is missing “far”, but the exercise expects far anyway.

Let's move on and return.

3. Teddy is _______ than his sister.
- Comparing two people → comparative
- From the chart: possible adjectives: older, younger, taller, etc.
- But "teddy" is a child — likely younger or older?
- Sentence: "Teddy is _______ than his sister."
- Could be either, but we need a word from the chart.
- Possible: younger or older — both in chart.

But which one? Not specified. So likely, younger or older — but we need to pick one.

Since it's a general sentence, maybe it's younger?

But without context, we can’t tell.

Wait — perhaps it's older? Or maybe taller?

But “taller” is not in the chart.

Chart has: bad, big, long, many, good, old, short, young, happy

So possible: older, younger, bigger, longer, happier, etc.

So for Teddy vs sister: likely younger or older

Let’s assume: younger — common case.

But again, ambiguous.

Wait — maybe the sentence is designed to use older?

Let’s look at next.

4. Give me the _______ water that you have.
- “the” → superlative
- “water” — could be coldest, cleanest, but not in chart.
- But chart has cold? No — only: bad, big, long, many, good, old, short, young, happy

So no “cold” — so maybe best? “Best water”?

Yes — good → best

So: “Give me the best water that you have.”
✔ Answer: best

5. There are only a _______ cookies left in the jar.
- “only a” → suggests few
- “cookies” — plural
- “a few” is correct
- But “few” is not in the chart
- But “many” is — so “not many” → “a few”
- But “few” is not in chart

Wait — “many” → fewer, fewest

But “a few” is not the same as “fewer”

Sentence: “There are only a _______ cookies…”

This should be: few — but “few” is not in the chart.

But “many” → fewer is comparative.

“Only a few” is correct, but not from chart.

Alternatively, maybe it's little? But “cookies” is plural.

So “a few” → “few” — not in chart.

Hmm — maybe typo? Or perhaps they want fewer?

But “a fewer” is incorrect.

So likely: “a few” — but not in chart.

So this might be an issue.

Wait — maybe the intended word is few, but not listed.

Alternatively, perhaps it's small number? But not an adjective.

Let’s skip.

6. I would rather watch a _______ show than one with ads.
- “rather watch a _______ show” → better quality
- “than one with ads” → implies less annoying
- So “ad-free” → but not in chart
- But “good” → better, best
- So “a better show” — yes!
- “I’d rather watch a better show than one with ads.”
- ✔ Answer: better

7. We found a _______ place to eat.
- “a” → singular, no comparison implied?
- But “place to eat” — maybe good?
- But could be best?
- But “a best place” is wrong — should be “the best”
- So likely: good — positive
- But the chart includes good → better, best
- So “a good place” — ✔ Answer: good

But wait — maybe it's best? “A best place” is ungrammatical.

So must be good.

8. She is feeling much _______ than she was yesterday.
- Comparing two times → comparative
- “feeling” → health
- “much” → stronger comparison
- So: “much better”
- ✔ Answer: better

9. My house is the _______ one on the block.
- “the” → superlative
- “house” — size? age? condition?
- Possible: biggest, oldest, best, etc.
- From chart: big → biggest, old → oldest, good → best
- Likely: biggest or best
- But “the best” is possible — “best house”
- But “biggest” is also possible.
- Without context, hard to say.
- But since “big” is in chart, and “biggest” is superlative, maybe that’s it.
- Or “best” — also in chart.
- But likely: biggest — common expression.

But “best” is also valid.

Let’s assume: biggest — but could be best.

Wait — the chart has big → bigger, biggest

So biggest is available.

So: “My house is the biggest one on the block.”
✔ Answer: biggest

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Final Answers Summary:

#### Section 1:
1. taller
2. quiet
3. colder
4. deeper
5. sad
6. better
7. tallest
8. shorter
9. stronger
10. thicker

#### Section 2 (Chart):
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---------|-------------|-------------|
| bad | worse | worst |
| big | bigger | biggest |
| long | longer | longest |
| many | more | most |
| good | better | best |
| old | older | oldest |
| short | shorter | shortest |
| young | younger | youngest |
| happy | happier | happiest |

#### Section 3:
1. worst
2. far (but not in chart — possibly error) → If forced to use chart, maybe older? But unclear.
Alternatively, perhaps it's longer? “live so long” — but that means duration, not distance.

Wait — maybe the sentence is: “I wish Grandma didn’t live so far from me.” → “far” is not in chart.

So likely, the intended answer is far, but it's not in the chart.

Perhaps the chart is incomplete.

But for now, we'll note: far — but not in chart.

Maybe it's old? “live so old from me”? No.

So probably a mistake.

Let’s skip.

3. younger or older — depends on context. Let’s say younger
4. best
5. few — not in chart → maybe fewer? But “a fewer” is wrong. So likely few, but not in chart.
6. better
7. good
8. better
9. biggest (or best) — let's go with biggest

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Final Answer Sheet:

Section 1:
1. taller
2. quiet
3. colder
4. deeper
5. sad
6. better
7. tallest
8. shorter
9. stronger
10. thicker

Section 2:
- bad → worse, worst
- big → bigger, biggest
- long → longer, longest
- many → more, most
- good → better, best
- old → older, oldest
- short → shorter, shortest
- young → younger, youngest
- happy → happier, happiest

Section 3:
1. worst
2. far (not in chart — possible error)
3. younger
4. best
5. few (not in chart)
6. better
7. good
8. better
9. biggest

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Notes:

- Some answers in Section 3 rely on words not in the chart (e.g., "far", "few"), suggesting a possible oversight in the worksheet.
- For accuracy, ensure students understand that some adjectives have irregular forms (e.g., good → better → best, bad → worse → worst).
- Encourage checking spelling and context.

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