Using Comparative and Superlative Forms of Good and Bad
Complete each sentence by choosing the correct comparative or superlative form of good or bad in parentheses. For help with this exercise, see “Good, Well, Bad, and Badly.”
Research has shown that if a man and a woman drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman may experience (worse/worst) effects.
Using Comparative and Superlative Forms of Good and Bad - Question 2
Men are (better/best) at processing alcohol because they have a higher proportion of water in their bodies than women do, and this higher water content helps lower the concentration of alcohol in men’s blood.
Using Comparative and Superlative Forms of Good and Bad - Question 7
In fact, recent studies have shown that women who drink one alcoholic beverage a day have a (better/best) chance of aging healthfully than those who drink more heavily or not at all.
Using Comparative and Superlative Forms of Good and Bad - Question 8
Women who drink more heavily, though, may do (worse/worst) than nondrinkers and minimal drinkers because they can increase their risk of breast cancer.
Using Comparative and Superlative Forms of Good and Bad - Question 9
The (better/best) approach for those who enjoy wine, beer, or cocktails is to drink these beverages in moderation — advice that both women and men should follow.