Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Practice Test

Which adjective form is used to describe something that is more energetic?

1. Energetically

2. Energetical

3. More Energetic

4. Most Energetic

The correct answer is: More Energetic

The adjective form "more energetic" is used to describe something that has a higher degree of energy compared to another subject. In comparative forms of adjectives, "more" is typically used with adjectives that have two or more syllables to indicate a comparison between two entities. The term "energetic" itself is a two-syllable adjective, making "more energetic" the appropriate choice for expressing an increased level of energy. This form allows for clear comparison, indicating that one subject possesses greater energy than another, while the other options do not provide the same clarity or correctness for comparative usage. For example, "energetically" is an adverb describing the manner of action rather than a comparative form for adjectives. "Energetical" is less commonly used and may sound awkward or incorrect in standard English. "Most Energetic," while valid, indicates the superlative form, which is meant for comparisons among three or more subjects rather than a direct comparison between two. Thus, "more energetic" fulfills the requirement for describing something as having a greater amount of energy in a straightforward and grammatically correct manner.