7. The larger the city, …………… the crime rate. A. highest B. higher C. the highest D. the higher 8. You must explain your problems ………….... A. as clear as you can B. as clearly as you can C. as clear than you are D. as clearly as you are 9. Pil is ……………… person we know. A. the happier B. the happiest C. happier D. happiest 10. Which woman are you going to vote for? –I’m not sure. Everyone says that Joan is…………. A. smarter B. the smarter C. more smarter D.more smart 11. Bill is ……………… A. lazier and lazier B. more and more lazy C. lazier and more lazy D. more lazy and lazier 12. It’s too noisy here. Can we go somewhere …………………? A. noisier B. more quiet C. more noisy D. quieter