NAME:
A. Underline the correct form of the modifier in parentheses in each sentence. Then, identify the
underlined modifier by writing P for positive degree, C for comparative degree, or S for
superlative degree.
1. Which of your three friends has the (earlier, earliest) curfew?
2. Of all the members in my writing group, I am (less interested, least interested) in poetry.
3. The toddler walked (aimlessly, more aimlessly) around the playground.
4. This new computer game is (less fun, least fun) than the game I already had.
5. What is the (more interesting, most interesting) book of all those on the list?
6. Grandpa's computer store is open (later, latest) than his competitor's.
7. Would the subway be (fastest, faster) than the bus?
8.
When I cook chicken, I use (less, least) oil than Dad uses.
9. The kite flew merrily in a (brisk, brisker) summer breeze.
10. Selena is (more comfortable, most comfortable) speaking in public than her brother.
11. Don't buy that potted plant-it looks the least healthy, less healthy) of them all.
12. Listen to this joke-it's the (funnier, funniest) one I've heard all week!
13. This abandoned house is (spooky, spookier).
14. We'll watch this movie tonight since it is (shortest, shorter) than the other one.
15. Vic is the most loyal, more loyal) friend I have known.
16. Every grocery store promises that its fish counter has the (freshest, fresher) fish in town.
17. My front yard has the (taller, tallest) trees on the block.
18. Which is (farther, farthest) away, the library or the park?
19. Jeanette is (more punctual, most punctual) than her sister Julia.
20. Wearing a hat is the (better, best) way to stay warm.