Comparative and superlative & Perfect passive — O/L English

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Check before you answer: Comparative Degree Syntax: Utilizing 'than' following comparative adjectives, and preceding superlatives with the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'simpler than', 'the most beneficial').

1. Choose the correct comparative adjective structure: 'Living in a peaceful rural village is often considered ______ than coping with the chaotic noise of mega-cities.'
   1. A) most rewarding
   2. B) far more rewarding
   3. C) more rewarding than
   4. D) far rewarding
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   Correct answer: B) far more rewarding

   'Rewarding' is a three-syllable adjective requiring 'more rewarding' in comparative degree. The adverb 'far' intensifies the comparison ('far more rewarding'). Since 'than' is already present in the sentence, option 2 would repeat 'than'.

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   Step 1: Observe comparative marker 'than' already present after the blank. Step 2: 'Rewarding' forms comparative with 'more rewarding'. 'Far' can be placed before 'more' as an intensifier. Step 3: Avoid repeating 'than': 'far more rewarding' correctly completes the sentence. Answer: far more rewarding.
   Modelled on: the O/L English examination pattern

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Grade 11 · Term 2