Exercise 4: comparison of adjectives (late, latest, near, etc.)

(Practise comparative and superlative adjectives; -er/-est; more/most; late, latest, near, next, etc.)

Comparison of adjectives with special forms – multiple choice

Difficulty: difficult (5 of 5)

For the correct answer, choose the suitable comparative or superlative adjective with special forms, which include ‘late, latest, nearest, next, latest, last,’ etc. Sometimes two forms are possible.

Example: “This is the _______ movie we have seen.”

A. worst → Correct!
B. most bad
C. badest

If you still need help with the topic, look at the comparison of adjectives and their particular forms again.

I know I am very late, sorry! I hope I’m not the __________ one to come.
1. last
2. latest
3. last/latest
Have you heard of the earthquake? – No, I haven’t. Let’s turn on the TV to get the __________ news.
1. last
2. latest
3. last/latest
Mary is a clever kid. I think she’s the __________ in her class.
1. cleverest
2. most clever
3. cleverest / most clever
Excuse me, where is this bus going? – Well, the __________ stop is White Park.
1. next
2. nearest
3. next/nearest
Excuse me, could you tell me where the __________ bank is?
1. nearest
2. next
3. nearest/next

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