Degrees of Comparison MCQs 2026
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- Q1Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The superlative form of "bad" is
💡 Explanation:"Bad" is irregular; its superlative is "worst".
- Q2Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The three degrees of comparison are positive, comparative and
💡 Explanation:The three degrees are positive, comparative and superlative.
- Q3Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
Adjectives of two or more syllables usually form the comparative by adding
💡 Explanation:Longer adjectives use "more" for the comparative.
- Q4medium
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:Use only the comparative "taller", not a double comparative.
- Q5medium
The comparative of "beautiful" is
💡 Explanation:Longer adjectives take "more" for the comparative.
- Q6medium
The superlative of "beautiful" is
💡 Explanation:Longer adjectives take "most" for the superlative.
- Q7hard
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:When comparing two, use "the" with the comparative.
- Q8Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
When comparing two things, we use the ___ degree.
💡 Explanation:Two items are compared using the comparative.
- Q9Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
When comparing more than two things, we use the ___ degree.
💡 Explanation:More than two items are compared using the superlative.
- Q10medium
The comparative of "happy" is
💡 Explanation:Adjectives ending in -y change y to i and add -er.
- Q11medium
The superlative of "happy" is
💡 Explanation:"Happy" becomes "happiest".
- Q12Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The word used after a comparative adjective is usually
💡 Explanation:A comparative is followed by "than".
- Q13medium
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:Use the superlative "best" when comparing among all.
- Q14Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
The comparative of "little" (in amount) is
💡 Explanation:"Little" (amount) is irregular; comparative is "less".
- Q15medium
The superlative of "many" or "much" is
💡 Explanation:Both "many" and "much" have the superlative "most".
- Q16Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
The comparative of "far" (distance) is
💡 Explanation:"Farther" is used for physical distance.
- Q17medium
The superlative of "far" (distance) is
💡 Explanation:"Farthest" is the superlative for distance.
- Q18medium
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:Use the single comparative "wiser".
- Q19Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
"As tall as" is an example of the ___ degree, used for comparison of equality.
💡 Explanation:Comparisons of equality use the positive degree.
- Q20Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
The comparative of "old" when referring to seniority among family members is
💡 Explanation:"Elder" is used for family seniority.
- Q21hard
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:"Than any other metal" correctly excludes iron itself.
- Q22Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The positive degree of "better" is
💡 Explanation:"Good" is the positive degree of "better".
- Q23medium
The comparative of "famous" is
💡 Explanation:Longer adjectives take "more".
- Q24Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The comparative form of "bad" is
💡 Explanation:"Bad" is irregular; its comparative is "worse".
- Q25Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The superlative form of "good" is
💡 Explanation:"Good" is irregular; its superlative is "best".
- Q26Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
Adjectives of one syllable usually form the superlative by adding
💡 Explanation:Short adjectives add -est for the superlative.
- Q27hard
The superlative of "late" meaning final in order is
💡 Explanation:"Last" refers to order/position; "latest" refers to time.
- Q28medium
The comparative of "late" (in time) is
💡 Explanation:"Later" is the comparative referring to time.
- Q29hard
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:"As clever as" is the correct positive-degree comparison.
- Q30medium
The comparative degree of "expensive" is
💡 Explanation:Longer adjectives take "more".
- Q31Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTShard
The words "superior" and "inferior" are followed by
💡 Explanation:"Superior" and "inferior" take "to", not "than".
- Q32medium
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:"Junior" is followed by "to".
- Q33Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The double comparative "more taller" is
💡 Explanation:Double comparatives like "more taller" are incorrect.
- Q34easy
The positive degree of "worst" is
💡 Explanation:"Bad" is the positive degree of "worst".
- Q35medium
The comparative of "thin" is
💡 Explanation:Double the final consonant: "thinner".
- Q36medium
The superlative of "hot" is
💡 Explanation:Double the final consonant: "hottest".
- Q37medium
Choose the correct sentence.
💡 Explanation:"Faster than I do" is grammatically correct.
- Q38medium
The comparative of "easy" is
💡 Explanation:Change y to i and add -er: "easier".
- Q39Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSmedium
The verb "prefer" is usually followed by
💡 Explanation:"Prefer" takes "to" when comparing.
- Q40medium
The superlative of "wise" is
💡 Explanation:"Wise" becomes "wisest".
- Q41medium
Which of these adjectives is irregular in comparison
💡 Explanation:"Good-better-best" is an irregular comparison.
- Q42Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The main function of degrees of comparison is to
💡 Explanation:Degrees of comparison compare qualities.
- Q43Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The comparative form of "good" is
💡 Explanation:"Good" is irregular; its comparative is "better".
- Q44easy
The superlative degree of "tall" is
💡 Explanation:"Tall" becomes "tallest" in the superlative.
- Q45Past Paper · PPSC/FPSC/NTSeasy
The comparative degree of "big" is
💡 Explanation:"Big" becomes "bigger" in the comparative.