Question

Use the adverbs in the proper degree of comparison.

1 The (much) you read the (soon) you enlarge your vocabulary.

2. Shall I speak (loud) or will you sit (near)?

3. I like this picture (well) of all.

4. My English isn't very good but I understand it (perfect) if people speak (slowly) and (clearly).

5. The children got up (late) this morning; they didn't have to go to school.

6. He was difficult to understand because he spoke so (quickly). I asked him to speak not so (fast).

7. You hardly ever write to me. Why don't you write a bit (often)?

8. Your English has improved. You speak a lot (fluently) you did when we last met.

Answer 1

1. the more, the sooner
2. louder, nearer
3. best
4. perfectly, slower, clearer
5. later
6. quickly, fast
7. more often
8. more fluently