CBSE Class 5 English Irregular Comparative Forms Worksheet

Some adverbs have irregular forms of the comparative and the superlative.

        IRREGULAR COMPARATIVE FORMS

Exercise 1 Underline the correct form of the irregular adverb in parentheses.

Robby fixed his stereo (better, best) the second time.

1. I was worried that I did (more badly, worse) on the test.

2. Emilio ate (less, least) quickly than Tom did.

3. Mario could see much (more far, farther) with his new glasses.

4. I don’t want to listen any (further, farther).

5. Ariel does (bestest, best) in school after a good night’s sleep.

6. I hope they repair the bridge (better, best) this time than last time.

7. The metal fence is (badly, worst) rusted from all the rain.

8. I would like to contribute to my community (better, best) than I have in the past.

9. Pearl is (less, least) clever than her sister.

10. Raoul enjoys baby-sitting (better, best) than he enjoys mowing lawns.

11. Friday I played the (worse, worst) of anyone on the team.

12. Humming is the (less, least) annoying of all your habits.

13. Monarch butterflies migrate the (farther, farthest) of all the butterflies.

14. Always do your (better, best), and you will succeed in life.

15. Julius did (worse, worst) in the 500-meter dash than in the 100-meter dash.

Exercise 2 Complete the sentence by writing in the blank the correct form of the irregular adverb in parentheses.

Vivian traveled less this year than last year. (little)

1. Last year on vacation we drove as far as Mexico. (far)

2. Kayla’s sister drew animals better than she drew people. (well)

3. I will think about it further before next week. (far)

4. Of all the performances, our school play went worst on opening night. (badly)

5. My dad can throw a football farther than I can. (far)

6. In our pet contest, the frog jumped farther than the grasshopper. (far)

7. Lisa performed better in today’s volleyball game than in yesterday’s. (well)

8. This video game was the least enjoyable of the three. (little)

9. Can you explain the problem further ? (far)

10. The teacher and the students will further refine the class goals. (far)

11. When choosing pretzels, popcorn, or potato chips, remember that potato chips are the least healthful of the three. (little)

12. Atlanta is the farthest south I have ever been. (far)

13. I like the country better than the city. (well)

14. I like the ocean best of all. (well)

15. Micah performed his violin solo the best he ever had. (well)

16. Martin enjoys swimming less than I do. (little)

17. Juan does worse in science than in English. (badly)

18. Do you think my big brother dances worse than I do? (badly)

19. The little girl can speak much better than she could six months ago. (well)

20. Of any time of day, Jenny sings worst in the morning. (badly