Use the correct comparison forms of adjectives and adverbs in brackets.
1. My father drives (carefully) than me.
2. I have to get up (early) this morning than yesterday.
3. His younger sister is a pop-star and his (old) brother is a pilot.
4. Cambridge is one of (old) universities in Europe.
5. She seemed to be (little) interested in our conversation.
6. We’ve just looked through (late) magazines.
7. Uncle Albert doesn’t feel a day (old) than forty.
8. “ I’m (lucky) than either of you”, Frieda said.
Explanation: The word "carefully" is an adverb describing the action of driving. When comparing two people's driving, we use the comparative form of the adjective "carefully," which is "more carefully."
2. I have to get up earlier this morning than yesterday.
Explanation: The word "early" is an adjective describing the time of getting up. When comparing two moments in time, we use the comparative form of the adjective "early," which is "earlier."
3. His younger sister is a pop-star and his older brother is a pilot.
Explanation: The word "older" is the comparative form of the adjective "old." We use the comparative form to compare between two siblings, the younger sister and the brother.
4. Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Explanation: The word "oldest" is the superlative form of the adjective "old." We use the superlative form to describe the highest degree of something. Here, we are comparing Cambridge with other universities in Europe.
5. She seemed to be less interested in our conversation.
Explanation: The word "less" is an adverb, used to compare the level of interest. We use the comparative form of the adjective "little," which is "less."
6. We've just looked through the latest magazines.
Explanation: The word "latest" is the superlative form of the adjective "late." We use the superlative form to describe the highest degree of something. Here, we are comparing the magazines with other magazines.
7. Uncle Albert doesn't feel a day older than forty.
Explanation: The phrase "a day older" is used to compare Uncle Albert's age with a specific time, forty years. We use the comparative form of the adjective "old," which is "older."
8. "I'm luckier than either of you," Frieda said.
Explanation: The word "luckier" is the comparative form of the adjective "lucky." We use the comparative form to compare the level of luck between two or more people.