Hi there! I put this list together while teaching English to my students.
I noticed they often struggled with making comparisons, so I started collecting useful questions.
These aren’t just random questions – they’re the ones that got my students talking and thinking.
Some are simple, and others make you think hard.
I’ve tested these in my classes, and they work well to get conversations going.
They’re great for practice and can lead to some good discussions.
Comparison Questions
I made this list of comparison questions to help you practice English.
These questions look at different topics, from daily life to bigger ideas. You can use them for speaking practice or writing tasks.
Comparative Questions
- Which is better, English or math?
- Who is taller, your mom or your dad?
- Who is smarter, you or your brother/sister?
- Which is tastier, Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
- Which is better, McDonald’s or Burger King?
- Which is healthier, salad or pizza?
- Which sport is more fun to watch, soccer or tennis?
- Which animal makes a better pet, a cat or a dog?
- Which is faster, a horse or a tiger?
- Who is older, your mom or your dad?
- Which is stronger, a lion or a bear?
- Who is stronger, Superman or Batman?
- Which games are more fun, computer games or board games?
- What is more expensive, gold or silver?
- What is bigger, the Earth or the moon?
- Which sport is more fun to play, basketball or baseball?
- Which language is more difficult to learn, English or Chinese?
- What is more important, money or happiness?
- What is more entertaining, watching TV or playing computer games?
- Does social media make the world a better or worse place?
- Which drink is sweeter, fruit juice or another?
- What’s saltier, potato chips or pretzels?
- Which form of communication is slower, email or another?
- Who sings better, Celine Dion or another artist?
- Which of these is more deadly, lightning, tornados, or earthquakes?
- Which planet is closer to Earth, Neptune or another?
- Which do you find easier, maths or art?
- Do you think you could run faster than a chicken?
- Which animal do you think is scarier, a snake or a spider?
- Are you shorter or taller than your father?
- Is today’s weather windier than yesterday?
- Is your English better than your friends’?
- Do you think people are happier now than they were 100 years ago?
- Do you think you will be wealthier in 10 years?
- Which is tastier, a hamburger or pizza?
- Is surfing more dangerous than skiing?
- Do you think that vegetarians are healthier than meat-eaters?
- Is your hometown colder than where you live now?
- Would you like to be fatter or thinner?
- Which room is cleaner, your bedroom or your kitchen?
- Are bananas more expensive than tomatoes where you live?
- Which animal do you think is cuter, a kitten or a puppy?
- Is family more important to you than friends?
- Which is juicier, a pineapple or an orange?
- Which is likelier, to be struck by lightning or to win the lottery?
- Which is more difficult to learn, English or your language?
- What things are you better at than your best friend?
- Are people today luckier than they were 50 years ago?
- Is it better to study English in class or online?
- Are you happier now or were you happier when you were younger?
- Are video games better for you than watching TV?
- What is worse than failing exams?
- Is it better to go on a date with someone who is older or younger than you?
- Do you think buying a more expensive brand means it is much better?
- Does life get more complicated as you get older?
- Is the world safer now than it was before 9/11?
- Is it better to study comparatives or superlatives?
- Will tomorrow be more interesting than yesterday?
- What is healthier: eating good food or getting lots of exercise?
- Would you like to be more beautiful or more intelligent?
- Which is worse: a virus attacking your computer or a virus attacking your body?
- Are you smarter than your parents?
- What would you like to be better at than anyone else in the world?
- Which season do you prefer, summer or winter?
- What do you think is more difficult, learning a new language or a musical instrument?
- Do you think it’s easier to make friends in person or online?
- What do you think is more beneficial for your health, exercise or a balanced diet?
- Which is more enjoyable, watching a movie at home or going to the cinema?
- What do you think is more dangerous, driving a car or riding a motorcycle?
- Do you think it’s easier to make a decision alone or in a group?
- Which is more valuable, money or time?
- Do you think it’s better to have a few close friends or many casual friends?
- Would you say it’s more important to have a good work-life balance or to work hard and advance your career?
- Is it more productive to work from home or in an office?
- Would you say it’s more effective to study alone or with a group?
- Do you think it’s more important to have a stable job or a job with higher pay?
- Would you say it’s more difficult to forgive or to forget?
- Is it more challenging to learn a new language as an adult or as a child?
- Would you say it’s more satisfying to achieve a personal goal or to help someone else achieve theirs?
- Do you think it’s more economical to buy a hybrid car or a traditional gasoline-powered car?
- Would you say it’s more stressful to be a student or to be employed?
- Do you think it’s more advantageous to pursue higher education or to gain work experience?
- Is there anything more delicious than your mother’s cooking?
- What things are cheaper now than they were 10 years ago?
Superlative Questions
- What’s the most interesting subject you study?
- What’s the most delicious food you have tried?
- What’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?
- Who’s the funniest person in your family?
- What’s the biggest animal on Earth?
- When was the happiest moment in your life?
- What country is the best place to live?
- What is the funniest movie you have seen?
- What subject are you worst at?
- What subject are you best at?
- What sport are you best at?
- Who is the smartest person you know?
- What’s the strangest thing you have ever seen?
- Who is the tallest person in your family?
- What is the tallest mountain in the world?
- Which language do you think would be the most difficult to learn?
- What is the most disgusting food you have tried?
- What is the most interesting book you have read?
- Which sport is the most fun to play?
- What is the best song of all time?
- What is more refreshing than a cold drink of water on a hot day?
- What’s more relaxing than lying on a soft bed?
- Which companies are more valuable than Microsoft?
- Can you think of a movie that is more exciting than Titanic?
- What’s more dangerous than a gun?
- What materials are harder than wood?
- Who is taller than you in your family?
- Has anyone been kinder to you than your own family?
- Who might be smarter than you in this room?
- Who is faster at answering these questions than you?
- Which color is more fashionable than others this year?
- Could you run faster than a cow?
- Which animal looks stranger, the elephant or the giraffe?
- What things are cheaper now than they were 10 years ago?
- What animal is slower than a snail?
- What animal is uglier than a crocodile?
- How could you make your life more exciting than it is now?
- What do you do to feel warmer when you are cold?
- Is your hometown becoming busier?
- Is it safer than it was 5 years ago?
- Which is sweeter, a mango or a melon?
Conclusion
That’s my full list of comparison questions!
You can use these for English practice, classroom discussions, or just to start interesting talks with friends.
Each question helps you work on comparative and superlative forms while thinking about real situations.
I’ve seen these questions work well with different skill levels.
They’re simple but can lead to good conversations.
If you’re teaching English or learning it, these questions will help you get better at making comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we compare two things?
I look at both items side by side and pick out what makes them different. Think about their features – like size, cost, use, or looks.
What is an example of a false comparison?
I find false comparisons when someone tries to match things that don’t belong together. For example, saying, “This car is faster than my breakfast,” makes no sense.
