Compare It Correctly: Fixing Comparison Errors for Class 5 

This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on editing incorrect comparisons, helping students understand how to properly use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. Through structured exercises, learners improve sentence accuracy and develop a clear understanding of how comparisons work in English grammar. 

Why Comparisons Matter in Grammar? 

Using correct comparisons helps students express differences clearly and accurately. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It teaches the correct use of comparative and superlative forms. 
2. It prevents common errors like double comparisons (e.g., “more better”). 
3. It improves sentence clarity and correctness. 
4. It builds strong foundations for descriptive and comparative writing. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five engaging exercises that build strong comparison skills: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Underline Incorrect Comparisons 
Students identify incorrect comparison words or phrases, building awareness of common mistakes like double comparatives and incorrect structures. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the sentence with correct comparison usage, reinforcing grammar rules. 

📋 Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences by correcting comparison errors, improving application skills. 

📝 Exercise 4 – Paragraph Editing 
Students correct comparison errors in short paragraphs, enhancing contextual understanding. 

🧩 Exercise 5 – Full Paragraph Correction 
Students rewrite a paragraph by fixing all comparison errors, building fluency and confidence. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Incorrect Comparison Words/Phrases 
1. more taller 
2. me do 
3. more easier 
4. most highest 
5. most smartest 
6. more better 
7. more wider 
8. him is 
9. Rahul (missing comparison noun → Rahul’s bag) 
10. me does 

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. b 2. c 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. b 

Exercise 3 – Corrected Sentences 
1. This movie is funnier than the last one. 
2. My school bag is heavier than Aman’s bag. 
3. The train moves faster than I do. 
4. Diya is the kindest girl in the group. 
5. This question is easier than the previous one. 
6. Rohit is the strongest player in the team. 
7. My answer is better than hers. 
8. This is the fastest car in the race. 
9. This road is narrower than the highway. 
10. The blue pen writes more smoothly than mine. 

Exercise 4 – Corrected Paragraphs 
1. During the race, Ishan ran faster than all the other runners. He was the strongest boy in the group. His timing was better than Rohan’s. 

2. This puzzle is harder than the last one. My sister solved it faster than I did. She said it was the easiest puzzle ever. 

3. The elephant is bigger than the horse. It is the largest animal in the zoo. It walks slower than I do. Its strength is greater than the lion’s. 

Exercise 5 – Corrected Paragraph 
Yesterday, we played a football match in the school ground. Our team was stronger than the other team. Rishabh was the fastest player on the field. He ran quicker than I did during the game. Our goalkeeper was better than theirs. The final goal was more amazing than all the others. It was the greatest moment of the match. The referee said our teamwork was stronger than before. Some players felt the second half was tougher than the first. In the end, it was the happiest day for our team. 

Help your child master comparisons and write more accurately with structured grammar practice that builds confidence and clarity. 

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