Adverbs ending in "-ly" or have three or more syllables do not change but instead add "more" to form comparatives and "most" to form superlatives.
For adverbs ending in "-ly", add "more" before the adverb.
For adverbs ending in "-ly", add "most" before the adverb.
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) Cindy sings beautifully, but Jan sings _______________ than Cindy.
a. more beautifully
b. most beautifully
2) Everyone greeted us politely, but the waitress greeted us _______________ of all.
a. more politely
b. most politely
3) He has always driven carefully. However, since his accident, he drives _______________ than before.
a. more carefully
b. most carefully
4) Sharon dances gracefully, but Eileen dances _______________ of all the ballerinas.
a. more gracefully
b. the most gracefully
5) When the teacher is in the classroom, the students study ___________ than when the teacher is not there.
a. more quietly
b. the most quietly
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) Mike spoke __________ nervously than John.
a. more
b. most
2) Please write __________ clearly next time.
a. more
b. most
3) She behaves the __________ politely of all the children.
a. more
b. most
4) He works the __________ efficiently.
a. more
b. most
5) She spoke __________ carefully this time.
a. more
b. most
Quiz 1 Answers
1) a. more beautifully
2) b. most politely
3) a. more carefully
4) b. the most gracefully
5) a. more quietly
Quiz 2 Answers
1) a. more
2) a. more
3) b. most
4) b. most
5) a. more
