TOEFL Grammar: Comparatives & Modifiers 2

Select the word or words that best complete the sentence.


1. The tourist, ______ bag was stolen, filed a complaint with the local police.

    who

    whose

    whom

2. The class voted Carla ______ succeed.

    the more likely to

    likely

    the most likely to

3. With a telescope, one can see the moon in ______ detail.

    greater

    most great

    more great

4. The express train bound for New Orleans is always ______ this time of year.

    late

    more late

    later

5. The wheat harvest is expected to be ______ as last year's harvest.

    half

    half as much

    half less

6. Marianne, ______ is class president, will be leading the new student tour.

    whom

    who

    that

7. Invite as many friends as you like. The ______.

    most the best

    more is good

    more the better.

8. Electricians are in ______ demand than landscapers.

    higher

    high

    more high

9. My cousin, to ______ I lent my car, owes me a favor.

    who

    him

    whom

10. If you step on a nail, you should get a tetanus shot ______ possible.

    as soon as

    so soon as

    as soon

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