Class 12 Grammar || Modifying Comparatives || Adjectives and Adverbs

Modifying Comparatives

Showing Big Differences:

To highlight significant differences, we use modifiers like "much," "so much," "a lot," "even," or "far" with comparative adjectives.

Example: Sales in July were a lot higher than sales in June.

Showing Small Differences:

To indicate minor differences, we utilize modifiers such as "slightly," "a little," "a bit," "a little bit," or "not much" with comparative adjectives.

Example: The number of registrations has been slightly lower than we expected.

- a lot / far/a little bit/ a bit / considerably/ slightly+ comparative degree

- as + posivitive degree +as

Use the words from the brackets to complete the sentences.

a. We visited the art exhibition. It was ______________ than I'd expected.(far/impressive)

b. She tasted the new dish. It was ______________ than she'd anticipated. (far/spicy)

c. They attended the seminar. It was ______________ than they had expected.(far/informative)

d. The concert was exhilarating. I hope to attend a ______________ one. (far / mesmerizing)

e. The speech was inspiring. I aim to deliver a ______________ one. (much / conventional)

f. The journey was exciting. I plan to embark on a ______________ one. ( a little bit / adventurous)

g. The traffic was chaotic last week. It's ______________ this week. (a bit / organized)

h. The classroom was crowded yesterday. It's ______________ today. (slightly / spacious)

i. The weather was extremely hot last month. It's ______________ this month. (a bit / cool)

j. The more she studies, the ______________ she becomes. (knowledgeable)

k. The more they exercise, the ______________ they feel. (energetic)

l. The more he saves, the ______________ he becomes. (financially stable)

m. The play is as ______________ as the original script. (captivating)

n. The presentation is as ______________ as the live demonstration. (compelling)

o. The presentation is not as ______________ as the live demonstration. (compelling)

p. The concert is not as ______________ as the recorded album. (vibrant)

q. The cake is delicious. I want to bake a ______________ one. (much / moist)

r. It was very noisy yesterday. It’s ______________ today. (a bit / quiet)