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Exercises - Adjectives, Adverbs & Comparisons

A) Fill in the gaps with appropriate comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives and adverbs in
parenthesis. Add than and the if necessary.
1. Manali is among _______________ (pretty) places in the Himalayas, ideal for backpackers and nature lovers with its
stunning nature and views.
2. Researchers have recently created a _______________ (precise) test for cell alterations that can result in cervical cancer.
3. The UK is currently leading an international agreement to make green technologies _______________ (affordable)
heavy, energy-intensive industries.
4. Researchers discovered that socially active monkeys were _______________ (likely) to have gut bacteria known to
strengthen the immune system.
5. If you were asked _______________ (profound) advice to the young, what would it be?
6. According to the research, women who eat a lot of vegetables have a far _______________ (low) risk of developing
anxiety and depression.
7. When it comes to treating some diseases, penicillin is widely regarded as being _______________ (effective) medication
available.
8. Because the new officer puts in so much effort, he is able to complete all of his tasks considerably _______________
(soon) expected.

B) Rewrite the sentences by using the given structures.

1. The queue in front of the stadium was very long, so we had to wait for an hour to go inside. (so … that)
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2. The warning against sharks on the beach is subtle, so most visitors may not realise it. (too … to)
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3. The new bridge project is very complicated, so none of the companies want to take on such a responsibility. (such … that)
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4. The message sent by the board was not detailed, so most employees could not comprehend what to do. (enough)
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5. The reports show that construction companies make more profits than energy companies in most parts of the world. (as … as)
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6. With its approximately 1.5 billion population, China is more crowded than all the other countries in the world. (the most )
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7. As our manager had little information on the topic being discussed, he preferred to stay silent during the meeting. (so ... that)
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8. Most peasants would only travel as far as their neighbourhood market town as they did not frequently travel great distances
in the medieval era. (the furthest)
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C. Fill in the blanks with the suitable forms of the verbs given. Consider using gerund or infinitive forms
in passive or active form.
1. The temple, the construction of which is said ____________________ (begin) in the 14 century, is known
th
____________________ (include) a complex inner structure of corridors and staircases.
2. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is assumed ____________________ (cause) by a lack of oxygen in the brain,
which is thought ____________________ (transport) to the brain via the veins.
3. The best method to manage your condition is to avoid ____________________ (expose) to the allergens that cause it.
4. Whales and hippos are thought ____________________ (evolve) from a four-legged land mammal about 50 million years ago.
5. Although people dislike ____________________ (criticise), negative feedback can be helpful if it pushes the person
receiving it to do a better job.
6. According to studies, teenagers who remember _____________________________________________ (praise, hug,
kiss) are likely to do better at school than those who do not have this experience.

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