Adjectives - Comparative
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on the use of comparative adjectives for Year 9 students, featuring exam-style questions to assess understanding and application.
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Adjectives - Comparative
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Understanding Comparative Adjectives
The mountain loomed larger in the mist than it had in the clear morning. The river was now colder than it was yesterday, and the wind felt sharper against their faces. As they climbed higher, the scenery became more breathtaking, with views that seemed even more stunning than before.
1.
Identify all the comparative adjectives in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain the effect of using comparative adjectives in this excerpt.
[3 marks]3.
Choose the correct comparative form: The view was
(a) more beautiful
(b) beautifuler
(c) most beautiful
(d) beautifuller.
Aa) more beautiful
Bb) beautifuler
Cc) most beautiful
Dd) beautifuller
4.
Construct a sentence comparing two objects, using a suitable comparative adjective.
[2 marks]5.
Identify the superlative adjective in the following sentence: 'This is the most interesting museum I have visited.'
[2 marks]B
Applying Comparative Adjectives
Complete the tasks below to demonstrate your understanding of comparative adjectives.
1.
Rewrite the following sentence using a comparative adjective: 'The elephant is big.'
[2 marks]2.
Fill in the blank with the correct comparative adjective: "This task is ______ (difficult) than the last one."
[2 marks]3.
Compare the two cities using a suitable adjective: "Paris is ______ than Madrid."
[2 marks]4.
Create a sentence using a suitable comparative adjective to describe a person’s height.
[2 marks]5.
Choose the correct option: 'This puzzle is ______ than the last one.'
a) more challenging
b) challenge
c) challenginger
d) most challenging
Aa) more challenging
Bb) challenge
Cc) challenginger
Dd) most challenging
C
Analysing the Use of Comparatives
Analyse the following poem excerpt, focusing on how the author uses comparative adjectives.
1.
Identify all the comparative adjectives in the poem and discuss their impact on the mood.
2.
Explain why the poet might have chosen to use comparatives instead of superlatives in this excerpt.
[3 marks]D
Creative Writing Prompt
Use the following prompt to write a short descriptive paragraph incorporating at least three comparative adjectives.
1.
Write your paragraph below. Make sure to include at least three comparative adjectives and justify your choices if possible.
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