To complete the article with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets, we need to correctly choose the appropriate form for each adjective. Here is the corrected version with explanations for each adjective:
Either or? We asked singer and actress Sonia Haig to choose: which is better, healthy food or junk food? Junk food, I know healthy food is (good) for me, but after a concert all I want is a pizza or a hamburger and chocolate!
- Explanation: The correct form is "better" because it is used for comparing two things. "Good" is the base form of the adjective.
Relaxing on a beach or visiting an art gallery?
A: Oh, visiting an art gallery because it's (interesting). Sitting on a beach is boring.
- Explanation: The correct form is "more interesting" because we are comparing the level of interest between two activities.
Dinner at a restaurant or dinner at home?
A: That's a difficult question. I like cooking, but I like having dinner at a restaurant because it's (more romantic) than eating at home.
- Explanation: The correct form is "more romantic" because we are comparing the level of romance between the two dining options.
Family or friends?
A: Family. I'm (closer) to my sister than to my friends, and I phone my parents every day.
- Explanation: The correct form is "closer" to show the comparative relationship between closeness to family and friends.
Summer or winter?
A: Well, I love looking at snow, but winter is (colder), and I prefer being hot. OK, summer.
- Explanation: The correct form is "colder" because we are comparing the temperatures of summer and winter.
New York or Paris?
A: I love Paris, but I love New York more because it's (bigger) than Paris, and I like all the shops. I have an apartment near Central Park.
- Explanation: The correct form is "bigger" as we are comparing the size of New York and Paris.
Cats or dogs?
A: Dogs, they're (friendlier) than cats.
- Explanation: The correct form is "friendlier" to compare the friendliness between dogs and cats.
By using the correct comparative forms of the adjectives, the article is now properly completed with the appropriate comparisons between the given options.