Question

№ 1 Put the adjectives in brackets into the positive, comparative or superlative forms (Поставьте прилагательные в скобках в положительную, сравнительную или превосходную степень): 1. It is (valuable) painting in the gallery. 2. Petrol is twice as (expensive) as it was a few years ago. 3. I strongly believe that Barcelona is (good) than Real Madrid. 4. Working in the office is (safe) than working in armed forces. 5. Unfortunately, her illness was much (serious) than we thought at first. 6. My (old) son is 13 years old. 7. You look (thin). Have you lost weight? 8. What is (popular) sport in your country? 9. It was (bad) experience in my life. 10. We had a great holiday. It was one of the (enjoyable) holidays we’ve ever had.

Answer 1

1) valuable
2) expensive
3) better
4) safer
5) seriouser
6) oldest
7) thin
8) the most popular
9) bad
10) the most enjoyable

Answer 2

1. It is a valuable painting in the gallery. (positive)
2. Petrol is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago. (comparative)
3. I strongly believe that Barcelona is better than Real Madrid. (comparative)
4. Working in the office is safer than working in armed forces. (comparative)
5. Unfortunately, her illness was much more serious than we thought at first. (comparative)
6. My older son is 13 years old. (positive)
7. You look thinner. Have you lost weight? (comparative)
8. What is the most popular sport in your country? (superlative)
9. It was the worst experience in my life. (superlative)
10. We had a great holiday. It was one of the most enjoyable holidays we've ever had. (superlative)