Teacher's Notes
Gap FillComparatives & Superlatives
Activity Type
Gap Fill
Focus
Comparative and superlative adjective forms
Aim
Students complete sentences about world records using the correct comparative or superlative form.
Level
A2–B1
Time
10–15 minutes
Preparation
Print one worksheet per student.
Procedure
Review the rules: short adjectives add -er/-est, long adjectives use more/most.
Remind students of irregular forms: good-better-best, bad-worse-worst.
Students complete the worksheet individually.
Pairs compare answers.
Check as a class. Discuss: do students know any other world records?
Extension: students write three sentences about records in their own life (e.g., the longest book I've read).
Casa ESL — Comparatives & Superlatives — A2–B1
Gap Fill
Student Materials
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Complete each sentence with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective.Complete each sentence with the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective.
The Nile is one of the ___ (long) rivers in the world.
Everest is ___ (high) than K2.
Cheetahs are ___ (fast) than lions.
This is the ___ (expensive) painting ever sold.
Russia is ___ (big) than Canada.
Antarctica is the ___ (cold) continent on Earth.
Mandarin has ___ (many) native speakers than English.
The blue whale is the ___ (large) animal that has ever lived.
Is living in the city ___ (good) than living in the countryside?
Venus is the ___ (hot) planet in our solar system.
Usain Bolt was ___ (fast) than every other sprinter in history.
This is the ___ (bad) weather we've had all year.
Answer Key — For Teacher Use
1. longest · 2. higher · 3. faster · 4. most expensive · 5. bigger · 6. coldest · 7. more · 8. largest · 9. better · 10. hottest · 11. faster · 12. worst