To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate comparative or superlative forms of the given adjectives. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. The population of Moscow is ______ than the population of Bogota.
- The adjective "big" needs to be in its comparative form because the sentence uses "than," which indicates a comparison.
- The comparative form of "big" is
bigger.
Answer: bigger
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2. It has been ______ summer in 50 years.
- The adjective "hot" needs to be in its superlative form because the sentence uses "in 50 years," which indicates the highest degree of comparison.
- The superlative form of "hot" is
hottest.
Answer: hottest
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3. Everybody is working ______ hours than before.
- The adjective "long" needs to be in its comparative form because the sentence uses "than," which indicates a comparison.
- The comparative form of "long" is
longer.
Answer: longer
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4. In the summer the days get ______.
- The adjective "long" needs to be in its comparative form because the sentence implies that the days are getting longer (a change over time).
- The comparative form of "long" is
longer.
Answer: longer
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5. It has been ______ journey of my life!
- The adjective "long" needs to be in its superlative form because the sentence uses "of my life," which indicates the highest degree of comparison.
- The superlative form of "long" is
longest.
Answer: longest
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6. Yesterday I felt sick, but today I am much ______.
- The adjective "good" needs to be in its comparative form because the sentence uses "much," which indicates a degree of comparison.
- The comparative form of "good" is
better.
Answer: better
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7. It is ______ program I have ever watched.
- The adjective "funny" needs to be in its superlative form because the sentence uses "I have ever watched," which indicates the highest degree of comparison.
- The superlative form of "funny" is
funniest.
Answer: funniest
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8. The exam was ______ than they students expected.
- The adjective "difficult" needs to be in its comparative form because the sentence uses "than," which indicates a comparison.
- The comparative form of "difficult" is
more difficult.
Answer: more difficult
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Final Answers:
1.
bigger
2.
hottest
3.
longer
4.
longer
5.
longest
6.
better
7.
funniest
8.
more difficult
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{bigger, hottest, longer, longer, longest, better, funniest, more difficult}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of degree of adjectives worksheet.
