Elder & Older ESL Worksheet

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ESL Worksheet: Elder & Older

Instructions: Choose the correct answer.

Q1 - My ____ sister is going to visit us next week.
 
older
 
elder
 
Either could be used here.
Q2 - She's two years ____ than her brother.
 
elder
 
older
 
Either could be used here.
Q3 - I have two ____ brothers.
 
older
 
oldest
 
Either could be used here.
Q4 - He's the ____ in the family.
 
eldest
 
oldest
 
Either could be used here.
Q5 - I think she's a couple of years ____.
 
elder
 
older
 
Either could be used here.
Q6 - He's the ____ person in the world.
 
eldest
 
oldest
 
Either could be used here.
Q7 - She's ____ than her husband.
 
elder
 
older
 
Either could be used here.
Q8 - He's the elder son.
 
There are two sons.
 
There are three sons.
 
There are more than three sons.
Q9 - I think he's ____.
 
elder
 
older
 
Either could be used here.
Q10 - I think she's the ____.
 
eldest
 
oldest
 
Either could be used here.

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