Basics of adjectives. 45 questions on descriptive adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives.
What this test covers
- Descriptive Adjectives
- Comparatives
- Superlatives
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Q1The sun is so ___ that I have to wear my sunglasses.
Answer: B. bright
We wear sunglasses when there is too much light. 'Bright' describes something with a lot of light. The other words describe feelings that people have, not the sun.
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Q2It was a ___ day, so we decided to go to the beach.
Answer: C. sunny
People usually go to the beach when the weather is good and the sun is shining. 'Sunny' describes this kind of weather. 'Bitter,' 'salty,' and 'sour' describe how food tastes.
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Q3The ___ cat purred loudly when I scratched its ears.
Answer: C. content
When a cat 'purrs,' it means it is happy and relaxed. 'Content' is another word for happy or satisfied. 'Sour,' 'bitter,' and 'salty' describe tastes, which does not fit a cat's mood.
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Q4The soup is too ___ to eat; it might burn your tongue.
Answer: B. hot
If food can burn your tongue, it is because the temperature is very high. 'Hot' is used for high temperatures. 'Sweet,' 'cold,' or 'salty' soup would not cause a burn.
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Q5She carries a ___ bag to hold all her heavy textbooks.
Answer: C. sturdy
You need a strong bag to carry heavy books without it breaking. 'Sturdy' means strong and well-made. A 'tiny,' 'fragile,' or 'weak' bag would break or not have enough space.
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Q6After the deep cleaning, the room is very ___.
Answer: A. spotless
After cleaning a room very well, there is no dirt or mess left. 'Spotless' means perfectly clean. 'Cluttered,' 'dusty,' and 'messy' mean the room is still dirty or disorganized.
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Q7Look at that ___ bird; it is so small it can fit in my palm.
Answer: A. tiny
If something fits in the palm of your hand, it must be very small. 'Tiny' means extremely small. Words like 'massive,' 'huge,' or 'giant' describe very big things.
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Q8My teacher is ___ because she always explains things until we understand.
Answer: B. patient
A person who stays calm and takes their time to help others is 'patient.' 'Impatient,' 'bored,' or 'angry' are the opposite of how a helpful teacher acts.
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Q9That is a ___ movie; I laughed from start to finish.
Answer: D. hilarious
If you laugh a lot, it means the movie is very funny. 'Hilarious' is a word for very funny. You usually do not laugh at 'boring,' 'scary,' or 'sad' movies.
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Q10The water feels ___ because it has been sitting in the fridge.
Answer: D. chilly
A fridge is a cold place, so water from a fridge will be cold. 'Chilly' is a word for cold. 'Warm,' 'steamy,' and 'hot' all describe high temperatures.
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Q11He is a ___ boy who always shares his toys with others.
Answer: D. generous
A person who likes to share or give things to others is 'generous.' 'Mean,' 'selfish,' and 'greedy' describe people who do not want to share.
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Q12The book is ___ because the pages are yellow and falling out.
Answer: B. ancient
Pages turn yellow and fall out when a book is very, very old. 'Ancient' describes something from a long time ago. 'New,' 'fresh,' and 'modern' mean the book was made recently.
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Q13I have a ___ pen that writes in bright crimson ink.
Answer: C. red
'Crimson' is a specific shade of the color red. Therefore, the pen must be 'red.' Blue, green, and yellow are completely different colors.
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Q14The chair is ___ and comfortable to sit on for hours.
Answer: A. cushioned
A chair with soft padding is comfortable for a long time. 'Cushioned' means it has soft pads. 'Plastic,' 'stiff,' or 'hard' chairs are usually not comfortable for hours.
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Q15That is a ___ house with twenty rooms and a large garden.
Answer: C. spacious
A house with many rooms and a big garden has a lot of room inside. 'Spacious' means having a lot of space. 'Cramped,' 'small,' and 'tiny' describe places with very little room.
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Q16My car is ___ than yours, so I can drive faster on the highway.
Answer: A. more powerful
We use 'more' before long adjectives to compare two things. A car that goes faster has a 'more powerful' engine. 'Old,' 'slow,' or 'weak' would not explain why it is faster.
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Q17Today is ___ than yesterday, so we can finally go swimming.
Answer: B. warmer
We usually go swimming when the temperature rises. 'Warmer' compares today's temperature to yesterday's. 'Chillier,' 'colder,' and 'frostier' all mean the temperature went down.
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Q18This bag is ___ than that one, so it is easier to carry.
Answer: A. lighter
If a bag is easy to carry, it does not weigh a lot. 'Lighter' compares the weight of two items. 'Larger,' 'heavier,' and 'bulkier' would make a bag harder to carry.
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Q19She is ___ than her sister, so she can reach the top shelf.
Answer: D. taller
If you can reach a high shelf, you have more height than other people. 'Taller' compares the height of two sisters. 'Smaller,' 'shorter,' or 'younger' would make reaching the shelf harder.
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Q20The test was ___ than the last one, so I finished it in ten minutes.
Answer: A. simpler
Finishing a test very quickly means it was easy. 'Simpler' is a way to say more easy. 'Longer,' 'harder,' or 'tougher' would mean the test takes more time to finish.
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Q21This book is ___ than that one; I could not put it down.
Answer: B. better
'Better' is the special word we use to compare two things when one is 'good.' Since you loved the book, it is 'better' than the other. 'Poorer,' 'worse,' and 'duller' all mean the book is bad.
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Q22My grade is ___ than yours, so I have to study more.
Answer: C. worse
If you need to study more, it means your grade was not good. 'Worse' is the special word we use to compare two things when one is 'bad.' 'Better,' 'greater,' and 'higher' mean you did well.
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Q23Gold is ___ than silver, which is why it costs more.
Answer: D. more valuable
Things that cost a lot are worth a lot of money. For long words like 'valuable,' we use 'more' to compare two things. 'Less valuable' and 'cheaper' mean the price is lower.
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Q24Math is ___ than history, so it takes me longer to finish.
Answer: B. more complex
If a subject takes a long time, it is likely difficult or has many parts. For long words like 'complex,' we use 'more' to compare. 'Shorter,' 'easier,' and 'simpler' mean it would take less time.
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Q25He is ___ than he was before because he started exercising.
Answer: D. healthier
Exercise makes your body feel good and stay in shape. 'Healthier' compares his current state to his past state. 'Sicker,' 'lazier,' and 'weaker' are not results of regular exercise.
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Q26This song is ___ than the other one, so it lasts for ten minutes.
Answer: A. longer
If a song takes ten minutes to finish, it has a lot of time. 'Longer' compares the time of two songs. 'Quicker,' 'shorter,' and 'faster' mean the song would end sooner.
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Q27My house is ___ than yours, so I have more room for guests.
Answer: B. larger
Having more room for people means the house is a bigger size. 'Larger' compares the size of two houses. 'Tighter,' 'smaller,' and 'crampier' all mean there is less space.
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Q28This shirt is ___ than that one, so I bought it to save money.
Answer: C. cheaper
To save money, you buy things that cost less. 'Cheaper' compares the price of two shirts. 'Pricier,' 'costlier,' and 'dearer' all mean the shirt costs more money.
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Q29I am ___ than my brother, so I have to listen to him.
Answer: B. younger
Often, younger children are told to listen to their big brothers. 'Younger' compares the age of two people. If you were 'older' or 'stronger,' the situation might be different.
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Q30The cat is ___ than the dog, so it can hide in small spaces.
Answer: C. smaller
To fit into tiny spaces, an animal must have a small size. 'Smaller' compares the size of the cat and the dog. 'Heavier,' 'larger,' or 'bulkier' would make it hard to hide in small gaps.
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Q31This is the ___ cake in the shop; everyone wants a slice.
Answer: B. tastiest
When everyone wants to eat a cake, it must have the best flavor. We use 'tastiest' to compare one cake to all the others in the shop. 'Driest,' 'blandest,' and 'stalest' describe bad cakes.
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Q32She is the ___ girl in the class, so she always wins the race.
Answer: A. fastest
The person who wins a race has the most speed. 'Fastest' compares her to every other girl in the class. 'Laziest,' 'weakest,' and 'slowest' girls would not win a race.
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Q33That was the ___ day of my life; I have never been so happy.
Answer: B. happiest
If you have never been so happy before, that specific day is at the top level of joy. We use 'the' and 'happiest' to show this. 'Dreariest,' 'worst,' and 'saddest' mean you are unhappy.
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Q34This is the ___ book I have ever read; I loved every page.
Answer: A. best
'Best' is the special word for the top level of 'good.' Since you loved every page, it is your favorite of all. 'Poorest,' 'dullest,' and 'worst' describe books that are not enjoyable.
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Q35It was the ___ movie of the year; I walked out halfway through.
Answer: C. worst
'Worst' is the special word for the top level of 'bad.' If a movie is so bad that you leave, it is the 'worst' one. 'Funniest,' 'greatest,' and 'best' describe movies you would enjoy.
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Q36This is the ___ chair in the room, so I always sit here to nap.
Answer: C. softest
We choose the most comfortable chair for a nap. 'Softest' describes the chair with the most comfort. 'Roughest,' 'stiffest,' and 'hardest' describe chairs that would be uncomfortable to sleep in.
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Q37He is the ___ student in the school, so he won the math prize.
Answer: A. smartest
To win a math prize, a student must have the most intelligence in the group. 'Smartest' compares him to all the other students. 'Laziest,' 'dullest,' and 'slowest' students usually do not win prizes.
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Q38This is the ___ mountain in the world, so it is very hard to climb.
Answer: A. highest
A mountain that is very tall is hard to climb because you have to go up a long way. 'Highest' means it has the most height in the world. 'Shortest,' 'lowest,' and 'smallest' mountains are easier to climb.
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Q39That is the ___ car on the street, so it is always the first to arrive.
Answer: B. fastest
The car that arrives before all the others is the one with the most speed. 'Fastest' is the top level of speed. 'Rustiest,' 'oldest,' and 'slowest' cars would likely arrive last.
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Q40This is the ___ question on the test, so I answered it in one second.
Answer: A. easiest
If a question takes almost no time to answer, it is not difficult. 'Easiest' means it is the simplest of all. 'Hardest,' 'toughest,' and 'longest' questions would take much more time.
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Q41She bought the ___ dress in the store for the gala.
Answer: C. most elegant
A gala is a very fancy party. For long words like 'elegant,' we use 'the most' to show the top level. 'Least elegant,' 'simplest,' and 'plainest' describe dresses that are not fancy enough.
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Q42This is the ___ path in the park, so it takes an hour to walk.
Answer: B. longest
If a walk takes a long time, it is because the distance is the greatest. 'Longest' compares the length of all the paths. 'Quickest,' 'fastest,' and 'shortest' paths would take very little time.
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Q43It is the ___ time of the year, so we need to wear heavy coats.
Answer: B. coldest
We wear heavy coats when the temperature is at its lowest. 'Coldest' describes the time of year with the lowest temperature. 'Warmest,' 'mildest,' and 'hottest' describe when it is warm or hot.
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Q44This is the ___ house on the block, built just last week.
Answer: D. newest
If a house was finished last week, it has the least age. 'Newest' means it is the most recent house built. 'Oldest' means it was built a long time ago. 'Largest' and 'smallest' describe size, not age.
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Q45He is the ___ person I know; he always helps everyone.
Answer: A. kindest
A person who is always helpful and nice is very kind. When we compare him to everyone else, we say he is the 'kindest.' 'Rudest,' 'meanest,' and 'coldest' describe people who are not nice.
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