MORE, MOST, THE MOST 1 - English quantifiers exercise
B1–B2 · IntermediateMore expresses a greater amount or degree, while most can mean the majority and the most can mark a superlative. Distinguish these uses in context.
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Choose more, most, or the most to complete each sentence.
1.I speak English __________ of the time.
Correct answer: most — most of the time = the majority of the time. "Most" is used as a determiner here, no article.
2.The ________ I think about it, the less I want to do it.
Correct answer: more — The more … the less — a parallel comparative structure always uses "more".
3.________ people in this city speak English. = The majority of people in this city speak English.
Correct answer: Most — Most people = the majority of people. General statement → no article.
4.He is ________ talented student here.
Correct answer: the most — Superlative adjective with a noun: the most talented student.
5.I like this band's new album ________ than I like their old one.
Correct answer: more — Comparative with "than" → use more: more … than.
6.________ people live here than in Chicago.
Correct answer: More — Comparative with "than": More people … than in Chicago.
7.Detroit is the city with ________ people in Michigan.
Correct answer: the most — Superlative: the city with the most people.
8.________ songs on the radio are really bad.
Correct answer: Most — Most songs = the majority of songs. General statement → no article.
9.I asked him for ________ money. = I asked him for a raise.
Correct answer: more — more money = a greater amount. "More" is the correct comparative quantifier.
10.For ________ people, this language is very hard to learn.
Correct answer: most — most people = the majority of people. General statement → no article.
Grammar review
More, most, the most
MORE
Use to compare two things or to mean an increased amount.
Forms
More + adjective/adverb (for long adjectives or adverbs)
more interesting
more carefully
More + noun
more time
more people
Examples
This movie is more predictable than the last one.
She needs more practice.
He works more quickly now.
MOST
Use as a superlative (often with the) to compare three or more things.
To mean "the majority of" or "very", depending on context.
Meaning "the majority of"
Most + plural noun / uncountable noun
Examples:
Most students passed the test.
Most water on Earth is salty.
THE MOST
Use: The definite superlative form-used when identifying one thing as number one in a group.
Structure
the most + adjective/adverb/noun
Examples:
He is the most talented player on the team.
This app costs the most money.
MORE
Use to compare two things or to mean an increased amount.
Forms
More + adjective/adverb (for long adjectives or adverbs)
more interesting
more carefully
More + noun
more time
more people
Examples
This movie is more predictable than the last one.
She needs more practice.
He works more quickly now.
MOST
Use as a superlative (often with the) to compare three or more things.
To mean "the majority of" or "very", depending on context.
Meaning "the majority of"
Most + plural noun / uncountable noun
Examples:
Most students passed the test.
Most water on Earth is salty.
THE MOST
Use: The definite superlative form-used when identifying one thing as number one in a group.
Structure
the most + adjective/adverb/noun
Examples:
He is the most talented player on the team.
This app costs the most money.
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