Comparative & Superlative Adjectives exercise for Grade 8 | Live ... - Free Printable

Task: Complete the sentences with the correct adjective degree.

The task involves using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives to complete the sentences. Here's a breakdown of how to approach each sentence:

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#### 1. April is ________ (warm) than January.
- Comparative form: "warmer"
- Answer: April is warmer than January.

#### 2. It is the ________ (boring) movie this week.
- Superlative form: "most boring"
- Answer: It is the most boring movie this week.

#### 3. Tim is three years ________ (old) than Paul.
- Comparative form: "older"
- Answer: Tim is three years older than Paul.

#### 4. These cakes are the ________ (good) in this shop.
- Superlative form: "best"
- Answer: These cakes are the best in this shop.

#### 5. Sam is the ________ (tall) boy in our class.
- Superlative form: "tallest"
- Answer: Sam is the tallest boy in our class.

#### 6. This airplane is ________ (modern) than that one.
- Comparative form: "more modern" (or "newer")
- Answer: This airplane is more modern than that one.

#### 7. Four Season is the ________ (cheap) hotel in this area.
- Superlative form: "cheapest"
- Answer: Four Season is the cheapest hotel in this area.

#### 8. I'm the ________ (happy) person because I've passed my exams.
- Superlative form: "happiest"
- Answer: I'm the happiest person because I've passed my exams.

#### 9. She is ________ (nervous) today than she was yesterday.
- Comparative form: "more nervous"
- Answer: She is more nervous today than she was yesterday.

#### 10. It is the ________ (cold) day of the year.
- Superlative form: "coldest"
- Answer: It is the coldest day of the year.

#### 11. This river is ________ (dangerous) than I thought.
- Comparative form: "more dangerous"
- Answer: This river is more dangerous than I thought.

#### 12. Helen’s hair is ________ (dark) than mine.
- Comparative form: "darker"
- Answer: Helen’s hair is darker than mine.

#### 13. He is the ________ (great) football player.
- Superlative form: "greatest"
- Answer: He is the greatest football player.

#### 14. Liz is the ________ (lazy) student I’ve met.
- Superlative form: "laziest"
- Answer: Liz is the laziest student I’ve met.

#### 15. My home is ________ (near) the post office than hers.
- Comparative form: "nearer"
- Answer: My home is nearer the post office than hers.

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Dog-related Questions:

#### 16. Miso is the ________ (big) dog.
- Superlative form: "biggest"
- Answer: Miso is the biggest dog.

#### 17. Muji is ________ (small) than Shabu.
- Comparative form: "smaller"
- Answer: Muji is smaller than Shabu.

#### 18. Kino is the ________ (fast) dog.
- Superlative form: "fastest"
- Answer: Kino is the fastest dog.

#### 19. Yuzu is the ________ (short) and ________ (ugly).
- Superlative form: "shortest" and "ugliest"
- Answer: Yuzu is the shortest and ugliest.

#### 20. Shabu is the ________ (cheerful) dog.
- Superlative form: "cheerfulest" or "most cheerful"
- Answer: Shabu is the most cheerful dog.

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Final Answers:

1. warmer
2. most boring
3. older
4. best
5. tallest
6. more modern
7. cheapest
8. happiest
9. more nervous
10. coldest
11. more dangerous
12. darker
13. greatest
14. laziest
15. nearer
16. biggest
17. smaller
18. fastest
19. shortest, ugliest
20. most cheerful

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Explanation:

- Comparative form: Used when comparing two things. Adjectives typically end in "-er" or use "more/less."
- Superlative form: Used when comparing more than two things. Adjectives typically end in "-est" or use "most/least."

This worksheet helps reinforce the understanding of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. Let me know if you need further clarification!