Degree Of Comparison: Grammar Flashcards

Which sentence demonstrates an incorrect use of 'fewer' vs. 'less'?

Answer: I have less books than you.

'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like 'books', so 'fewer books' is correct.

What is the comparative form of 'far' when referring to distance?

Answer: farther

'Farther' is the comparative of 'far' specifically when referring to physical distance.

Identify the error: 'This is the most unique solution I've seen.'

Answer: 'unique' cannot be modified by degree because it is absolute

'Unique' is an absolute adjective meaning one-of-a-kind, so it cannot grammatically be 'most unique'.

Choose the sentence with the correct comparative of 'good'.

Answer: This pizza is better than that one.

'Good' is irregular: good → better → best.

Which of the following correctly negates a comparison using 'not as...as'?

Answer: He is not so tall as she is.

'Not so...as' is an accepted negative equal comparison structure meaning one thing is less than another.

In 'She is by far the most talented singer,' what role does 'by far' play?

Answer: It intensifies the superlative.

'By far' is an intensifier that emphasizes how much greater the superlative quality is.

Which sentence uses a comparative adjective to suggest a preference?

Answer: I prefer the hotter climate.

Using the comparative 'hotter' before a noun correctly expresses a preference for one option over another.