OOPT Comparative and Superlative Structures

Question 1

This exam is _______ I expected.

Accepted Answer

more difficult than

Answer

Comparative adjectives use 'than' for comparison. 'More difficult than' is the correct two-word comparative form for a three-syllable adjective. 'As' is used in 'as…as' equality structures. 'Most' is a superlative, not comparative. 'Difficulter' is a non-standard double comparative.

Question 2

She is _______ student in the entire school.

Accepted Answer

the most hardworking

Answer

Superlatives require 'the' before them. 'Most hardworking' is the correct superlative form for a multi-syllable adjective. 'More' is comparative, not superlative. 'Most hardworkinger' adds -er incorrectly to an already superlative form.

Question 3

The _______ he studied, the better his grades became.

Accepted Answer

more

Answer

The 'the + comparative…the + comparative' structure expresses proportional change. 'The more…the better' is a fixed double comparative pattern. 'Most' is a superlative. 'Many' and 'much' are quantity words and do not fit this structure.

Question 4

Her presentation was _______ impressive _______ his.

Accepted Answer

as … as

Answer

'As…as' expresses equality between two things. 'More…than' is comparative (implying difference). 'So…as' is used only in negative sentences ('not so…as'). 'As…than' mixes two different structures and is grammatically incorrect.

Question 5

This coffee is _______ hot to drink.

Accepted Answer

too

Answer

'Too + adjective + to-infinitive' means the degree is excessive and prevents an action. 'Too hot to drink' = it cannot be drunk because it is so hot. 'Enough' follows an adjective ('hot enough') but means sufficiently, not excessively. 'Very' and 'so' do not connect to 'to drink' without additional structure.

(OOPT) Oxford Online Placement Test Practice Test

(OOPT) Oxford Online Placement Test Practice Test

OOPT Comparative and Superlative Structures