Class 7 :: Language and Grammar :: Formation of Adjectives
Match each product with the group of words you would use to advertise it as different from others.
1.Courier | a. bigger, better, cheaper. [3] |
2.hotel | b. purer, fresher, tastier. [4] |
3. burgers | c. surer, safer, more reliable. [1] |
4. apple juice | d. fresher, breezier, more stylish. [2] |
A. Fill in the blanks using the adjective form of the nouns in brackets.
1. The ship dropped anchor at a rocky (rock) island.
2. The potion had a magical (magic) effect on the rabbit.
3. The foolish (fool) child jumped into the puddle splashing the dirty water on us.
4. These ambitious (ambition) climbers now planning to scale Everest.
5. The full moon presented a wonderful (wonder) sight.
6. In India, there are many forts of historical (history) importance.
7. The camel fair is a yearly (year) feature in our village.
8. He lost all his friends because of his miserable (miser) ways.
B. Fill in the blanks using the adjective form of the verbs in brackets.
1. It was a different (differ) experience listening to rock music.
2. I walked into the room taking small, hesitant (hesitate) steps.
3. Sahil is quite ignorant (ignore) about the events in his city.
4. My mother is quite creative (create) in her way of lying the table.
5. The talkative (talk) little boy was irritating everyone.
6. The teacher does the roll call in alphabetical (alphabet) order.
7. Siya's new book is quite readable.
8. Active (act) students hold the attention of all the teachers.
C. Rewrite these sentences using the comparative degree.
1. A hare is not as social as a rabbit.
= A rabbit is more social than a rabbit.
2. The skin of a snake is not as smooth as a frog.
= A frog has a smoother skin than the snake.
3. A monkey is not as large as an ape.
= An ape is larger than a monkey.
4. A bee is not as aggressive as a wasp.
= A wasp is more aggressive than a bee.
5. A butterfly's hearing is not as sharp as a moth's.
= A moth's hearing sharper than a butterfly's.
6. Monkeys do not find swinging from branch to branch as easy as apes do.
= Apes find swinging from branch to branch easier than monkeys.
7. A wolf's tail is not as fluffy as a fox's.
= A fox's tail is fluffier than a wolf's.
8. Alligators are not as aggressive as crocodiles.
= Crocodiles are more aggressive than alligators.
D. Describe these places in India using the superlative form of the adjective given next to each. The first one has been done for you.
1. Siachen Glacier/long
= Siachen Glacier is the longest mountain glacier in India.
2. St. Thomas Church in Palyur/old
= St. Thomas Church is the oldest Church in Palyur.
3. Leh Airport in Ladakh/high
= Leh Airport in Ladakh is the highest airport in India.
4. Mumbai/ populous city
= Mumbai is the most populous city of India.
5. Union Territory Lakshadweep/small
= Union Territory is the smallest island of India.
6. Fazilka TV Tower in Punjab/tall
= Fazilka TV Tower in Punjab is the tallest TV tower in India.
7. Howrah Bridge in Kolkata/busy
= Howrah Bridge in Kolkata is the busiest bridge in India.
8. Dras in Jammu and Kashmir/cold
= Dras in Jammu and Kashmir is the coldest sector in India.
9. City of Aizwal in Mizoram/literate
= The City of Aizwal in Mizoram is the most literate city among India.
10. Bhagirathi and Alakananda river valleys/deep
= Bhagirathi and Alakananda river valleys are the deepest river valleys in India.
E. Complete this dialogue using the correct forms of the adjectives given in brackets.
Vihaan: Let us go to the Apex Mall today.
Malthi: I would rather go to Fancy Mall as it is nearer (near) than Apex.
Vihaan: But isn't Fancy Mall crowder (crowd) than Apex?
Malthi: No doubt it is the most crowded (crowded) mall in our city, but it has the best (good) parking facilities.
Vihaan: Don't you think Apex is cheaper (cheap) than Fancy?
Malthi: I agree that Fancy is costlier (cost) than Apex, but it always has more discounts. So, I find it more expensive (expensive) than Apex.
Vihaan: You may decide, though I feel the quality of goods at Apex is better (good) than at Fancy.
Malthi: Dear Brother, I know the real reason! You find Apex is better (good) because of the food court there.
Vihaan: Dear Sister, you could not be more right (right)!
F. Here are some precautions for the winter season. Rewrite them using the adjective form of the words in brackets.
1. It is (importance) to keep warm in winter.
= It is important to keep warm in winter.
2. Eat lots of (heat) foods to keep yourself (act) and (strength).
= Eat lots of hot foods to keep yourself active and strong.
3. It is essential to take (nutrition) food.
= It is essential to take nutritious food.
4. Regularly eating dries fruit and (season) fruits is (health).
= Regularly eating dried fruit and seasonal fruit is healthy.
5. Weight gain is (avoid) if you can resist the (savour) snacks and (chocolate) delights.
= Weight gain is avoidable if you can resist the savoury snacks and chocolatey delights.
6. You may feel more (sleep) during winter, so sleep enough.
= You may feel more sleepy during winter, so sleep enough.
7. Avoid (stress) situations and get (reason) amount of your (day) sleep.
= Avoid stressful situations and get reasonable amount of your daily sleep.
8. Remember, moisturisers are (help) in avoiding an (itch) skin condition.
= Remember, moisturisers are helpful in avoiding an itching skin condition.