Comparatives and Superlatives

CEFR A2–B1
Grammar
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Comparatives and Superlatives is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level A2–B1. It covers forming and using comparative and superlative adjectives, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

We use comparatives to compare two people, things, or places: London is bigger than Paris.

We use superlatives to say which one is the most or least in a group: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Short adjectives add -er / -est; long adjectives use more / most; some adjectives are irregular (good → better → best).

Examples

This bag is cheaper than the red one.
The blue car is faster than the green one.
She is more confident than she was last year.
That was the worst meal I have ever had.
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world.
He runs farther than anyone else in his class.
Today is hotter than yesterday.
This is the most interesting book I have read.

What's in this worksheet

Write the comparative
Correct the mistake
Superlative sentences
Compare your world
Choose the correct form

Common mistakes

She is more tall than her sister. → She is taller than her sister. Short adjectives use -er, not 'more'.
He is the most fast runner in the team. → He is the fastest runner in the team. Short adjectives use -est, not 'most'.
This hotel is more good than the other one. → This hotel is better than the other one. 'Good' is irregular — the comparative is 'better', not 'more good'.
London is the more expensive city in England. → London is the most expensive city in England. Superlatives use 'the most', not 'the more'.

Speaking prompts

Which city is bigger — your home city or the capital? Which is more interesting to visit?
Who is the most famous person from your country? Why are they famous?
What is the most difficult thing about learning English for you?
Compare two things you do in your free time — which is more relaxing, more fun, or more tiring?