Grammar and Language Workbook

Lesson 63
Modifiers: Double and Incomplete Comparisons
Do not make a 
double comparison
by using -er or -est with the words more, most, less,
or least.
INCORRECT:
There must be a more easier way to solve this problem.
CORRECT:
There must be an easier way to solve this problem.
INCORRECT:
The black and white kitten is the most friendliest one.
CORRECT:
The black and white kitten is the friendliest one.
Do not make an 
incomplete comparison
by omitting other or else when you compare one
member of a group with another.
UNCLEAR:
The Labrador retriever is larger than any dog in the kennel.
CLEAR:
The Labrador retriever is larger than any other dog in the kennel.
UNCLEAR:
There are more bats here than anywhere in the state.
CLEAR:
There are more bats here than anywhere else in the state.
 Exercise 1
Underline any double or incomplete comparisons.
The first poem is shorter than any poem in the entire book.
1. The green paint is more bolder than the yellow. 
2. Amber is the most friendliest person in the group.
3. The tree shading the front porch is older than any tree in the yard.
4. Emily had never seen stars more brighter than on that night.
5. The red convertible is shinier than any in the parking lot.
6. The Rockies are more higher than the Appalachians.
7. Mrs. Jiminez, a soprano, is taller than anyone in the choir.
8. There must be a more simpler route.
9. The kitchen is larger than any room in the house.
10. Joel wore the most weirdest costume of all.
11. Which of these three pears is most ripest?
12. The bookstore is open later than any shop in the plaza.