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B2 Comparatives, superlatives and intensifiers

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  • Electric cars are _____ more expensive to buy than petrol cars
    (far more / much more)
  • She is by far more talented than her classmates
    → She is by far the most talented of her classmates
  • The hotel is _____ more formal than the hostel. → a) slightly b) by far c) even d) much more
    far
  • I went to two different high schools in my teens. I preferred Jefferson School because it was a _______________ (much / friendly) place. I felt really welcome there.
    much friendlier
  • This method is _____ more efficient than the old one
    (far more / much more)
  • My flat is a bit far smaller than yours
    → My flat is a bit / a little smaller than yours
  • Since I started taking the dog to obedience classes, he’s been ___ easier to control.
    more
    far
  • London is far more expensive city in the UK
    → London is by far the most expensive city in the UK
  • He scored _____ better on the second test — his teacher was shocked. → a) a little b) even c) slightly d) far
    even
  • Today is _____ colder than yesterday
    (even)
  • My bag is _____ heavier than yours
    (a bit / a little / slightly)
  • Online ads are much more effective that billboards
    → Online ads are much more effective than billboards
  • We laughed a lot when we saw the first film but the second one is _______________ (even / funny)!
    even funnier
  • I’m looking forward to the 10 km run. I feel _______________ (much / fit) I did last year because I’ve been training regularly.
    much fitter than
  • Don’t buy anything in this shop – the one further down the street is ___ cheaper.
    far more
    much more
    much
  • The latest version of the computer software is _______________ (far / easy) to use than the old one. It’s quite straightforward.
    far easier
  • I’ve heard it’s going to be _____ tomorrow, so I want to go to the beach with my friends.
    much more hotter
    far more hot
    too much hot
    much hotter
  • She is _____ the most talented singer in the school
    (by far)
  • I thought the maths exam was hard but the physics one was _______________ (far / difficult). It was impossible!
    far more difficult
  • This exam is even much harder than the last one
    → This exam is even harder than the last one
  • I can find my keys _____ now that I always put them in that bowl next to the door.
    more easily
    more easier
    much easier
    much easilier
  • The crosswords in this newspaper are ___ than the ones online.
    much more difficult
    much difficult
    as difficult
    far difficulter
  • Chinese is _____ harder than Spanish
    (much / a lot / far)
  • She is _____ the best chef in the restaurant — nobody comes close. → a) slightly b) a bit c) by far d) even
    by far
  • Lionel Messi is _____ Cristiano Ronaldo.
    far more shorter than
    far more short than
    much more shorter than
    far shorter than
  • Einstein was _______________ (one / intelligent) people who has ever lived. His mind was incredible.
    one of the most intelligent
  • My sister is _____ taller than me — we're almost the same height. → a) much b) a bit c) by far d) even
    a bit
  • None of the trainers were cheap so I bought _______________ (less / expensive) ones.
    the least expensive
  • My grandmother bakes me ___ cakes than I can eat.
    more
    much more
  • Social media is _____ more powerful for marketing than newspapers. → a) slightly b) by far c) far more d) even
    far
  • Patrick did _______________ (much / bad) on his test than he expected. He was so disappointed.
    much worse
  • Streaming services are _____ more popular now than cable TV. → a) a bit b) slightly c) much / far d) even
    much/far
  • The new office is _____ closer to the station than our old one
    (a bit / a little / slightly)