Comparatives Mixed Practice (Easy) Exercises

This exercise brings together the three main comparative patterns in one practice session. Short adjectives add -er: "My brother is taller than me." Long adjectives use more: "This restaurant is more popular than that one." Irregular adjectives have their own forms: "good → better," "bad → worse," "far → further." Knowing which pattern to use is the first step in mastering comparatives — the choice depends on the length of the adjective and whether it follows regular or irregular rules.

The most common mistakes at this level are mixing patterns: "more taller" (double comparative), "more good" (irregular adjective treated as regular), and "expensiver" (long adjective treated as short). When you see a new adjective, ask yourself: "Is it one syllable? Use -er. Is it three or more syllables? Use more. Is it irregular? Use the special form." Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y use -er (happier, easier), while other two-syllable adjectives use more (more modern, more careful). This mixed practice helps you build the habit of choosing the right form quickly.