ESL Test Comparatives

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Grammar

This grammar section will test your understanding of comparatives through a variety of fun activities.

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Choose the correct comparative form of the word "good" from the options below.

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Choose the correct comparative form of the word "far" from the options below.

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Choose the correct comparative form of the word "easy" from the options below.

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Choose the correct comparative form of the word "boring" from the options below.

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This restaurant is ________ than the one near my house.

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My new phone is ________ than my old one.

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Your suitcase is ________ than mine.

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Today is ________ than yesterday.

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This test is ________ than the last one.

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Is your new flat bigger than your old one?

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 Who is funnier, Tom or Jerry?

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Is today colder than yesterday?

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Was the exam easier than you expected?

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Do you think football is more exciting than golf?

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My house is more smaller than yours.

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This book is the more interesting than the last one.

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That exam was more difficult than the last one.

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I’m faster my brother at running.

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She is the taller in her class.

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Reading

The reading section of this test will check how well you understand short texts that use comparatives, and answer questions about them.

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Last Saturday, I went to the market with my sister. It was busier than usual, and the weather was hotter than I expected. The fruit was fresher than at the supermarket, and the prices were cheaper too. I bought some apples because they looked better than the oranges. My sister found a dress that was nicer than the one she saw last week. We walked home because taking the bus is slower than walking. At the end of the day, we were more tired than usual, but happier. A day at the market is always more fun than staying at home!

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Last Saturday, I went to the market with my sister. It was busier than usual, and the weather was hotter than I expected. The fruit was fresher than at the supermarket, and the prices were cheaper too. I bought some apples because they looked better than the oranges. My sister found a dress that was nicer than the one she saw last week. We walked home because taking the bus is slower than walking. At the end of the day, we were more tired than usual, but happier. A day at the market is always more fun than staying at home!

Why did the writer and their sister walk home?

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Last year, I visited Paris and Rome. Both cities were beautiful, but they were very different. Paris was colder than Rome, especially in the evenings. The food in Rome was better than I expected, and it was also cheaper than in Paris. Paris was more crowded, but the public transport was faster. I found the people in Rome friendlier than in Paris. Overall, I liked both cities, but I thought Rome was more relaxing than Paris. I’d love to visit them again, but next time, I’ll stay longer in Rome.

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The writer says the food in Paris was cheaper than in Rome.

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Last year, I visited Paris and Rome. Both cities were beautiful, but they were very different. Paris was colder than Rome, especially in the evenings. The food in Rome was better than I expected, and it was also cheaper than in Paris. Paris was more crowded, but the public transport was faster. I found the people in Rome friendlier than in Paris. Overall, I liked both cities, but I thought Rome was more relaxing than Paris. I’d love to visit them again, but next time, I’ll stay longer in Rome.

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The writer found public transport faster in Paris than in Rome.

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I wanted to get a pet, so I visited two animal shelters last weekend. The cats there were smaller than the dogs, but the dogs were friendlier. One dog was bigger than all the others, but it was also calmer. The cats were cheaper to take care of because they needed less food. Dogs were louder, but they could protect the house better. I think cats are easier to look after, but dogs are more fun to play with. I’m still not sure which pet is better for me.

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One dog was bigger than the others, but...

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I wanted to get a pet, so I visited two animal shelters last weekend. The cats there were smaller than the dogs, but the dogs were friendlier. One dog was bigger than all the others, but it was also calmer. The cats were cheaper to take care of because they needed less food. Dogs were louder, but they could protect the house better. I think cats are easier to look after, but dogs are more fun to play with. I’m still not sure which pet is better for me.

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Cats were cheaper to take care of because...

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I used to live in the city, but now I live in the countryside. The countryside is quieter and cleaner than the city. The air is fresher, and the streets are safer. However, the city has better shops and restaurants, and the buses are faster. I like living in the countryside more because it is more peaceful, but sometimes I miss the city’s entertainment. The countryside is less lively than the city, but I feel happier here.

How is the countryside different from the city?

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I used to live in the city, but now I live in the countryside. The countryside is quieter and cleaner than the city. The air is fresher, and the streets are safer. However, the city has better shops and restaurants, and the buses are faster. I like living in the countryside more because it is more peaceful, but sometimes I miss the city’s entertainment. The countryside is less lively than the city, but I feel happier here.

Why does the writer prefer living in the countryside?

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I started a new job last month. My new office is bigger than my old one, and it is brighter too. The people at my new job are friendlier, and the work is more interesting. The salary is better, but the working hours are longer. I think the new job is easier in some ways, but harder in others. Overall, I am happier because the job is more exciting and the team is nicer.

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The new office is smaller than the old one.

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I started a new job last month. My new office is bigger than my old one, and it is brighter too. The people at my new job are friendlier, and the work is more interesting. The salary is better, but the working hours are longer. I think the new job is easier in some ways, but harder in others. Overall, I am happier because the job is more exciting and the team is nicer.

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The salary is worse than at the old job.

Listening

The listening section of this test will assess how well you understand spoken English with comparatives through clear and simple activities.

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Carla prefers summer to winter.

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Carla's sister agrees with her.

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Why does James like the city more?

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What does Tom prefer about the countryside?

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Sofia’s cousin prefers Mexican food because…

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For Sofia, Italian food is…

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Mark says cars are better for the environment.

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Mark enjoys riding his bike because it is faster than driving.

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Leo likes autumn because…

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In autumn, Leo often…

Speaking

The speaking section of this test will check how well you can use comparatives in simple conversations and answer everyday questions.

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Which is better, living in a city or living in the countryside?

  1. Is the city noisier or quieter than the countryside?
  2. Do you think the countryside is more relaxing than the city? Why?
  3. Is transport in the city better or worse than in the countryside?
  4. Are people in the city friendlier or not as friendly as in the countryside?
  5. Is the cost of living higher in the city or the countryside?

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Which do you prefer, Italian food or Mexican food?

  1. Which one is spicier?
  2. Do you think Italian food is healthier or less healthy than Mexican food?
  3. Which is easier to cook at home?
  4. Is Mexican food more exciting or more difficult for you to eat?
  5. Which food makes you feel better after eating?

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Which pet do you prefer, cats or dogs?

  1. Which animal is more playful?
  2. Is a cat easier to take care of than a dog?
  3. Which one is noisier?
  4. Do you think dogs are friendlier than cats?
  5. Which pet is better for living in a small home?

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Which do you like better, summer or winter?

  1. Is summer hotter or colder than winter?
  2. Which season has better weather for outdoor activities?
  3. Do you wear more clothes in winter or summer?
  4. Which season do you think is more fun?
  5. Is it easier to travel in summer or winter?

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Which do you like better, watching TV or reading books?

  1. Is watching TV more relaxing than reading books?
  2. Which one takes more time?
  3. Do you learn more from books or from TV?
  4. Is reading books easier or harder than watching TV?
  5. Which do you do more often?

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