Question

Directions: Carefully read each of the following sentences. Then, check the correct statements about each sentence. (Note: Remember to check all that apply.)

This math test was more easier than the last one.
Which of the following statements are true of the sentence above? Check all that apply.

The sentence is correct.
The word easier is the comparative of the word easy.
The words more easier must be changed to easyer.
The words more easier must be changed to easier.

Mrs. Chin is kinder than Mr. Hennesy.
Which of the following statements are true of the sentence above? Check all that apply.

The word kinder must be changed to more kinder.
The sentence is correct.
The word kinder must be changed to more kind.
The word kinder is the comparative of the word kind.

The storm was longer and more violent than the forecasters had predicted.
Which of the following statements are true of the sentence above? Check all that apply.

The word longer must be changed to more long.
The words more violent must be changed to violenter.
The sentence is correct.
The comparative longer is correct because long is a one-syllable adjective that needs an -er to form the comparative.

Children are more healthier and more energeticer when they regularly eat breakfast.

Which of the following statements are true of the sentence above? Check all that apply.

The words more energeticer must be changed to energeticer.
The words more energeticer must be changed to more energetic.
The words more healthier must be changed to healthier.
The comparative more healthier is correct because healthy is an adjective with more than one syllable.

Answer 1

Let's analyze each sentence and check the statements that are true for each:

1. "This math test was more easier than the last one."

Statements:

- The sentence is correct. (False: The sentence is incorrect.)

- The word "easier" is the comparative of the word "easy." (True)

- The words "more easier" must be changed to "easyer." (False: It should be changed to "easier.")

- The words "more easier" must be changed to "easier." (True)

2. "Mrs. Chin is kinder than Mr. Hennesy."

Statements:

- The word "kinder" must be changed to "more kinder." (False: "Kinder" is already the correct form.)

- The sentence is correct. (True)

- The word "kinder" must be changed to "more kind." (False: "Kinder" is already the correct form.)

- The word "kinder" is the comparative of the word "kind." (True)

3. "The storm was longer and more violent than the forecasters had predicted."

Statements:

- The word "longer" must be changed to "more long." (False: "Longer" is already the correct form.)

- The words "more violent" must be changed to "violenter." (False: "More violent" is already the correct form.)

- The sentence is correct. (True)

- The comparative "longer" is correct because "long" is a one-syllable adjective that needs an -er to form the comparative. (True)

4. "Children are more healthier and more energeticer when they regularly eat breakfast."

Statements:

- The words "more energeticer" must be changed to "energeticer." (False: "More energeticer" is incorrect; it should be changed to "more energetic.")

- The words "more energeticer" must be changed to "more energetic." (True)

- The words "more healthier" must be changed to "healthier." (False: "More healthier" is incorrect; it should be changed to "healthier.")

- The comparative "more healthier" is correct because "healthy" is an adjective with more than one syllable. (False: The comparative should be "healthier" without "more.")