Question

5) Kate's English is_____ (good) than her French. She speaks English very well. 6) This little book is_____ (dear) to me than any book in the bookcase: it is my sister's present. ​

Answer 1

5)Kate's English is better than her French. She speaks English very well. 6) This little book is dearer to me than any book in the bookcase: it is my sister's present. ​

Answer 2

5) Kate's English is better than her French. She speaks English very well.

In this sentence, the comparative form "better" is used to compare Kate's proficiency in English to her proficiency in French. The word "than" is used to indicate the comparison between the two languages. So, the completed sentence is: "Kate's English is better than her French. She speaks English very well."

6) This little book is dearer to me than any book in the bookcase; it is my sister's present.

In this sentence, the comparative form "dearer" is used to compare the value or affection for the little book to any other book in the bookcase. The word "than" is used to indicate the comparison. The sentence is expressing that the little book has more sentimental value or is more precious to the speaker than any other book in the bookcase because it is a present from their sister. So, the completed sentence is: "This little book is dearer to me than any book in the bookcase; it is my sister's present."