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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 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)
2. The warning against sharks on the beach is subtle, so most visitors may not realise it.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (too … to)
3. The new bridge project is very complicated, so none of the companies want to take on such a responsibility.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (such … that)
4. The message sent by the board was not detailed, so most employees could not comprehend what to do.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (enough)
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