Question

Fill in the blank with the comparative form of the adverb:
Jim threw the ball_____________ than Peter.
a)Farther
b)Far
c)Farthest
d)Fur

Answer 1

Hint: Definition of Comparative degree – It is the degree of comparison in the English language that denotes an increase or decrease in the quality, quantity, or relation expressed by an adjective or adverb of two nouns or pronouns comparing them.

Complete answer:

 The hint of Positive Degree is ‘as…as/so…as.’ The hint of Comparative Degree is ‘than’. The hint of Superlative Degree is ‘the. The form of an adjective or adverb word is changed such as: (Positive- Strong)/ (Comparative- Stronger) / (Superlative-Strongest). During transformation, the original meaning of the sentence is changed. During transformation, in order to keep the meaning the same, the position of subject and object is changed.
Option a ‘Farther’ is the correct option as it shows a comparison between two proper nouns and correctly follows the structure of the degree of comparison.
Option b ‘Far’ indicates the positive degree of comparison and hence is not the correct option as the sentence demands the comparative degree.
Option c ‘Farthest’ is the superlative degree of comparison and hence is not the correct option.
Option d ‘Fur’ is all together is a different word with a different meaning that does not suit the sentence. It means the soft hair of animals. It does not provide any coherent meaning to the meaning and is neither an adjective nor an adverb. So, this option is incorrect.

Note: The question itself hints at the correct answer by the presence of ‘than’.