Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to
fill in each blank with the correct comparative adjective from the word bank provided:
Word Bank:
- faster
- farther
- higher
- quicker
- better
- taller
- stronger
- longer
- heavier
We’ll go through each sentence and choose the most appropriate comparative adjective based on context and meaning.
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1.
Jace ran __________ than Jordan today.
- *Context:* Running — comparing speed.
- Best choice:
faster
✔ Answer: *faster*
2.
Kelly jumped __________ than Josh this time.
- *Context:* Jumping — likely referring to height or distance.
- Since it’s a jump, “higher” makes sense if it’s vertical (like a high jump), but "farther" could be for long jump.
- However, there's an image of a person jumping over a bar — suggests
height, so:
✔ Answer: *higher*
3.
Maya threw __________ than Max did.
- *Context:* Throwing — comparing how far something was thrown.
- Best choice:
farther
✔ Answer: *farther*
4.
I think Matt is __________ than Ben.
- *Context:* Comparing two people — possibly strength, height, or ability.
- Image shows two kids standing, one with arms raised like they’re strong.
- Likely refers to physical strength.
✔ Answer: *stronger*
5.
Tia had a __________ start than Sam.
- *Context:* Starting a race — “start” implies beginning quickly.
- Best choice:
quicker (as in a quick start)
✔ Answer: *quicker*
6.
The race was __________ this week.
- *Context:* Race — possibly length or difficulty.
- Image shows a track with a clock — might imply duration.
- “Longer” fits best — the race lasted longer this week.
✔ Answer: *longer*
7.
The kids are doing __________ than last year.
- *Context:* Improvement in performance.
- Best choice:
better
✔ Answer: *better*
8.
The hammer feels __________ today.
- *Context:* Hammer — object being held; weight is implied.
- So, it feels heavier.
✔ Answer: *heavier*
9.
The hurdle is on a __________ level.
- *Context:* Hurdle — height of obstacle.
- "Higher" would make sense — the hurdle is set at a greater height.
✔ Answer: *higher*
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Final Answers:
1. Jace ran
faster than Jordan today.
2. Kelly jumped
higher than Josh this time.
3. Maya threw
farther than Max did.
4. I think Matt is
stronger than Ben.
5. Tia had a
quicker start than Sam.
6. The race was
longer this week.
7. The kids are doing
better than last year.
8. The hammer feels
heavier today.
9. The hurdle is on a
higher level.
✔ All answers are selected based on context, images, and logical use of comparative adjectives.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparative worksheet.
