Degrees of Comparison Flashcards: Practice & Exercises

Degrees of Comparison Flashcards

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What are the three forms, or 'degrees of comparison', in which an adjective can exist?

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Positive, comparative, and superlative.

What does the positive form of an adjective represent?

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The base form of the adjective, used when not making a comparison.

What does the comparative form of an adjective express?

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A higher degree of some quality, used when comparing two things.

What does the superlative form of an adjective express?

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The highest degree of a quality, used when comparing three or more things.

According to the 'Important Tip', which form of an adjective should be used when comparing exactly two things?

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The comparative form (e.g., 'bigger', 'more beautiful').

The superlative form of an adjective (e.g., 'biggest', 'most beautiful') is used for comparing how many items?

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Three or more items.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective 'Good'?

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Comparative: Better, Superlative: Best.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective 'Bad'?

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Comparative: Worse, Superlative: Worst.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of the adjectives 'Much' and 'Many'?

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Comparative: More, Superlative: Most.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective 'Little'?

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Comparative: Lesser, Superlative: Least.

What are the two different sets of comparative and superlative forms for the adjective 'Old'?

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For family: Elder, Eldest. For general use: Older, Oldest.

For adjectives like 'Beautiful' or 'Industrious', how are the comparative and superlative forms typically created?

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By adding 'More' for the comparative and 'Most' for the superlative.

A superlative sentence using 'the [adjective]-est' (e.g., 'the richest') can be changed to a comparative sentence using what phrase?

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...[adjective]-er than any other.

A superlative sentence using 'the [adjective]-est' (e.g., 'the tallest') can be changed to a positive sentence using what phrase?

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No other ... as [adjective] as.

A superlative sentence using 'one of the [adjective]-est' can be changed to a comparative sentence using what phrase?

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...[adjective]-er than many / most other.

A superlative sentence using 'one of the [adjective]-est' can be changed to a positive sentence using what phrase?

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Very few ... as [adjective] as.

Change the following superlative sentence to the comparative form:

'Raji is the richest woman in Mumbai.'

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Raji is richer than any other woman in Mumbai.

Change the following superlative sentence to the positive form:

'Australia is the largest island.'

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No other island is as large as Australia.

Change the following superlative sentence to the comparative form:

'Australia is one of the largest islands.'

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Australia is larger than many other islands.

Change the following comparative sentence to the positive form:

'Iron is stronger than many other metals.'

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Very few metals are as strong as Iron.

Change the following positive sentence to the comparative form:

'No one is as lazy as Raja.'

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Raja is lazier than anyone else.

Change the following comparative sentence to the positive form:

'Mango is sweeter than Apple.'

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Apple is not as sweet as Mango.

Change the following positive sentence to the comparative form:

'March is not as hot as June.'

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June is hotter than March.

Change the following positive sentence to the comparative form:

'The rose smells as sweet as the lily.'

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The lily does not smell sweeter than the rose.

Rewrite the sentence using the Superlative degree:

'Lead is heavier than any other metal.'

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Lead is the heaviest metal.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'Very few cities in India are as big as Mumbai.'

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Mumbai is bigger than many other cities in India.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'The pen is mightier than the sword.'

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The sword is not as mighty as the pen.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.'

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No other peak in the world is as high as Mount Everest.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'She is the smartest girl in the class.'

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She is smarter than any other girl in the class.

Rewrite the sentence using the Superlative degree:

'No other boy is as fast as Usain.'

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Usain is the fastest boy.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Greenland is the largest island in the world.'

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No other island in the world is as large as Greenland.

Rewrite the sentence using the Superlative degree:

'Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet.'

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Shakespeare is the greatest English poet.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Prevention is better than cure.'

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Cure is not as good as prevention.

Rewrite the sentence using the Superlative degree:

'Milk is more nourishing than any other food.'

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Milk is the most nourishing food.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'Diamond is the hardest substance.'

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Diamond is harder than any other substance.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'He is as strong as his brother.'

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His brother is not stronger than him.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'The airplane flies faster than birds.'

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Birds do not fly as fast as the airplane.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Gold is more precious than silver.'

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Silver is not as precious as Gold.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'This is the oldest tree in the forest.'

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This tree is older than any other tree in the forest.

Rewrite the sentence using the Superlative degree:

'Very few cricketers were as great as Sachin.'

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Sachin was one of the greatest cricketers.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'This sum is easier than that one.'

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That sum is not as easy as this one.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Jupiter is the biggest planet.'

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No other planet is as big as Jupiter.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'A train is faster than a car.'

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A car is not as fast as a train.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'Winter is the coldest season.'

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Winter is colder than any other season.

Rewrite the sentence using the Superlative degree:

'No other story book is as popular as Harry Potter.'

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Harry Potter is the most popular story book.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'My house is bigger than yours.'

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Your house is not as big as mine.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Iron is more useful than copper.'

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Copper is not as useful as Iron.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'The Pacific is the deepest ocean.'

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The Pacific is deeper than any other ocean.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'Hunger is the best sauce.'

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Hunger is better than any other sauce.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Sam is the tallest boy in the group.'

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No other boy in the group is as tall as Sam.

Rewrite the sentence using the Comparative degree:

'Coffee is not as healthy as Tea.'

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Tea is healthier than Coffee.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Asia is the largest continent.'

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No other continent is as large as Asia.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Light travels faster than sound.'

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Sound does not travel as fast as light.

Rewrite the sentence using the Positive degree:

'Your handwriting is worse than mine.'

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My handwriting is not as bad as yours.

Term: Adjective

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Definition: A word that tells us more about a person, place, or thing.

Term: Comparison

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Definition: Looking at two or more things to see how they are alike or different.

Term: Degree (of comparison)

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Definition: Levels that show how much of a quality something has when you compare it.

Term: Base form (of adjective)

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Definition: The simple, original adjective before you change it to compare (e.g., 'tall').

Term: Recreation

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Definition: Fun things you do to relax when you're not working or studying.

Term: Eminent

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Definition: Very famous and respected by many people for being good at something.

Term: Industrious

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Definition: Someone who works very hard and is always busy doing useful things.

Term: Ferocious

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Definition: Very wild, fierce, and a bit scary.

Adjectives and Degrees of Comparison: Grammar Guide for 8th English

Adjective and Degrees of Comparison

Chapter: 8th English : Unit 2 : Prose : Hobby Turns into a Successful Career

Grammar: Adjective

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.

Kinds of Adjectives

Adjectives of Quality

Show the kind or quality of a person or thing.

Example:

• Kolkata is a large city.
• He is an honest man.
• The foolish old crow tried to sing.
• This is the Grammar of the English language.

Adjectives of Quality answer the question : Of what kind ?

Adjectives of Quantity

Describe the quantity of something.

Example:

• I ate some rice.
• He showed much patience.
• He has little intelligence.
• We have had enough exercise.
• He has lost all his wealth.
• You have no sense.
• He did not eat any rice.
• Take great care of your health.
• He claimed his half share of the booty.
• There has not been sufficient rain this year.
• The whole sum was expended.

Adjectives of Quantity answer the question: How much?

Adjectives of Number

Show how many persons or things are meant, or in what order a person or thing stands.

Example:

• Each hand has five fingers.
• Few cats like cold water.
• There are no pictures in this book.
• I have taught you many things.
• All men must die.
• Here are some ripe mangoes.
• Most boys like cricket.
• There are several mistakes in your exercise.
• Sunday is the first day of the week.

Demonstrative adjectives

Point to "which" noun or pronoun you're speaking about. These four words will help you spot demonstrative adjectives - this, that, these, those.

Example:

• This lady is stronger than Maha.
• That boy is industrious.
• These books are good.
• Those girls must be encouraged.

Demonstrative Adjectives answer the question: Which?

Interrogative Adjectives

Interrogative adjectives pose a question. They need a noun or pronoun by their side.

Example:

• What manner of man is he?
• Which way shall we go?
• Whose book is this?

Degrees of comparison

Oh! They all say that they run fast. So who will win a race?

We need to compare their speed to help them decide. For example let us think that the ostrich runs at 40 km/hr, the deer at 60 km/hr and the cheetah at 80 km/hr.

We can see that the speed of the ostrich is lesser than the speed of the deer. The speed of the deer is lesser than the speed of the cheetah.

There are three ways to compare. That is positive, comparative and superlative. These are known as degrees of comparison.

Now, let us see how the word 'fast' changes to show us how fast each of them run.

• The ostrich runs fast.
• The deer runs faster than the ostrich.
• The cheetah is the fastest of all.

We can see that the adjective 'fast' is changing form to show how fast each of them run in comparison to the other.

So, the cheetah, the fastest of all will win the race.

We add -er with the adjective to make it comparative and -est to make it superlative. Let us see some examples:

For most one syllable adjectives you make the comparative form by adding -er and -est for superlative form.

Monosyllabic adjectives

If the adjective already ends in e, you just add -r.

One syllable adjectives ending in e

For some adjectives you need to double the last letter before you add -er. You do this when the last three letters of the word have the pattern consonant-vowel-consonant.

One syllable adjectives that need a double letter

For adjectives ending in y, you make the comparative form by changing the y to an i, then adding -er.

Adjectives ending in y

Disyllabic Words

For most words with two syllables or more, you make the comparative form by adding the word more before the adjective.

The exceptional case

Exercises

a. Fill in the blanks

Let’s compare two things.

1. Which is faster? A train or a plane?

   A plane is faster than a train.

2. Which is cheaper? Gold or Silver?

   Silver is cheaper than gold.

3. Which is larger? City or village?

   A city is larger than a village.

4. Which is bigger? A sea or an ocean?

   An ocean is bigger than a sea.

5. Which is taller? A giraffe or a camel?

   A giraffe is taller than a camel.

Let’s compare three things.

A donkey - a horse - an elephant (strong)

• A donkey is strong.
• A horse is stronger than a donkey.
• An elephant is the strongest.

1. Town – city – village (quiet)

   A city is quiet.
   Town is quieter than the city.
   The village is the quietest.

2. Istanbul – Moscow - London (populated)

   Istanbul is populated.
   Moscow is more populated than Istanbul.
   London is the most populated.

3. Windy weather – warm weather – rainy weather (good)

   Windy weather is good.
   Warm weather is better than windy weather.
   Rainy weather is the best.

4. Ocean - river - lake (deep)

   River is deep.
   Lake is deeper than the river.
   Ocean is the deepest.

5. The USA – Russia – Spain (large)

   Spain is a large country.
   The USA is larger than Spain.
   Russia is the largest country.

6. The Mahanadi – The Cauvery – The Ganga (long)

   The Cauvery is a long river.
   The Mahanadi is longer than the Cauvery.
   The Ganga is the longest river in our country.

7. Chennai – Hyderabad – Bangaluru (modern)

   Chennai is a modern city.
   Hyderabad is more modern than Chennai.
   Bengaluru is the most modern city.

8. Giraffe – Horse – goat (tall)

   Giraffe is the tallest animal.
   The horse is taller than a goat.
   Goat is not as tall as a horse.

9. Elephant - Cat - Dog (strong)

   An elephant is the strongest animal.
   A dog is stronger than a cat.
   A cat is not as strong as a dog.

10. Maharastra – Tamilnadu – Rajasthan (hot)

    Maharastra is not as hot as Tamilnadu.
    Tamilnadu is hotter than Maharastra.
    Rajasthan is the hottest state.

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Degrees of Comparison

What are Degrees of Comparison?

In English grammar, Adjectives change in form to show comparison. These forms are called the Degrees of Comparison. They are used when we compare one person or thing with another.

There are three degrees of comparison:

(i) Positive Degree: Used when no comparison is made. It describes a simple quality.

(ii) Comparative Degree: Used when two persons or things are compared.

(iii) Superlative Degree: Used when more than two persons or things are compared.

Rules of Formation

To use degrees of comparison correctly, we must know how to form the comparative and superlative from the positive degree.

Rule (i): Single Syllable Words
Most adjectives of one syllable add -er and -est.

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
Sweet	Sweeter	Sweetest
Tall	Taller	Tallest
Young	Younger	Youngest

Rule (ii): Ends in 'e'
If the positive ends in 'e', only -r and -st are added.

Brave	Braver	Bravest
Fine	Finer	Finest

Rule (iii): Multiple Syllables
Adjectives of more than two syllables form the comparative and superlative by putting more and most before the positive.

Beautiful	More beautiful	Most beautiful
Difficult	More difficult	Most difficult

Rule (iv): Irregular Comparisons
Some adjectives do not follow any specific rule.

Good	Better	Best
Bad	Worse	Worst
Little	Less	Least

Transformation of Sentences

When changing a sentence from one degree to another, the meaning of the sentence must remain unchanged.

Type A: Comparison between two things (No Superlative)

When comparing only two things, we cannot use the Superlative degree.

Example 1:

(i) Positive: Ram is as tall as Shyam.

(ii) Comparative: Shyam is not taller than Ram.

Example 2:

(i) Positive: The apple is not as sweet as the mango.

(ii) Comparative: The mango is sweeter than the apple.

Type B: Comparison among many (One of the...)

Example:

(i) Superlative: Gold is one of the most precious metals.

(ii) Comparative: Gold is more precious than most other metals.

(iii) Positive: Very few metals are as precious as gold.

Type C: Comparison among all (The + Superlative)

Example:

(i) Superlative: Lead is the heaviest of all metals.

(ii) Comparative: Lead is heavier than any other metal.

(iii) Positive: No other metal is as heavy as lead.

Self-Assessment Test

Read the question carefully. Try to solve it in your mind first, then click "Show Answer" to verify your solution. This active recall method will help you learn faster.

1. Change to Comparative: "No other boy in the class is as smart as John."

Check Solution

Answer: John is smarter than any other boy in the class.

2. Change to Positive: "Prevention is better than cure."

Check Solution

Answer: Cure is not as good as prevention.

3. Change to Superlative: "Very few cities in India are as big as Mumbai."

Check Solution

Answer: Mumbai is one of the biggest cities in India.

4. Change to Positive: "The pen is mightier than the sword."

Check Solution

Answer: The sword is not as mighty as the pen.

5. Change to Comparative: "Australia is the largest island in the world."

Check Solution

Answer: Australia is larger than any other island in the world.

6. Change to Positive: "Iron is the most useful of all metals."

Check Solution

Answer: No other metal is as useful as iron.

7. Change to Superlative: "He is richer than all other men in the village."

Check Solution

Answer: He is the richest man in the village.

8. Change to Comparative: "Very few animals are as fast as the cheetah."

Check Solution

Answer: The cheetah is faster than most other animals.

9. Change to Positive: "This is the oldest tree in the forest."

Check Solution

Answer: No other tree in the forest is as old as this one.

10. Change to Comparative: "Tea is not as popular as Coffee in this region."

Check Solution

Answer: Coffee is more popular than Tea in this region.

Degrees of Comparison Rules Examples and Practice

Degree of Comparison

Hi explorers of words! Today we're learning about something super cool called 'Degrees of Comparison'. Imagine your describing words (we call them adjectives!) can go to different levels, like in a game! We use these to compare things. Is one cat bigger than another? Is your drawing the most colorful of all? These special word forms help us say exactly that! Let's dive in and see how to use them!

An adjective can exist in three forms – positive, comparative, and superlative. The positive form is the base form of the adjective. The comparative form expresses a higher degree of some quality. The superlative form expresses the highest degree.

Adjective Forms

Positive	Comparative	Superlative
Sweet	Sweeter	Sweetest
Small	Smaller	Smallest
Tall	Taller	Tallest
Bold	Bolder	Boldest
Clever	Cleverer	Cleverest
Kind	Kinder	Kindest
Young	Younger	Youngest
Brave	Braver	Bravest
Fine	Finer	Finest
Happy	Happier	Happiest
Great	Greater	Greatest
Easy	Easier	Easiest
Wealthy	Wealthier	Wealthiest
Hot	Hotter	Hottest
Thin	Thinner	Thinnest
Sad	Sadder	Saddest
Fat	Fatter	Fattest
Beautiful	More beautiful	Most beautiful
Eminent	More eminent	Most eminent
Industrious	More industrious	Most industrious
Ferocious	More ferocious	Most ferocious
Difficult	More difficult	Most difficult
Good	Better	Best
Well	Better	Best
Bad	Worse	Worst
Little	Lesser	Least
Much	More	Most
Many	More	Most
In	Inner	Innermost
Up	Upper	Uppermost
Old (for family)	Elder	Eldest
Old (general)	Older	Oldest

Comparison Structures & Phrases

Positive Structure Often Uses	Comparative Structure Often Uses	Superlative Examples
No other ... as [adjective] as	... [adjective]-er than any other	the [adjective]-est (e.g., the happiest)
Few other / Very few ... as [adjective] as	... [adjective]-er than many / most other	one of the [adjective]-est (e.g., one of the tallest)

Examples: Changing Degrees

1. Raji is the richest woman in Mumbai. (Superlative)

Ans. Raji is richer than any other woman in Mumbai. (Comparative)

No other woman in Mumbai is as rich as Raji. (Positive)

2. Reading is the best form of recreation. (Superlative)

Ans. Reading is better than any other form of recreation. (Comparative)

No other form of recreation is as good as reading. (Positive)

3. Australia is the largest island. (Superlative)

Ans. Australia is larger than any other island. (Comparative)

No other island is as large as Australia. (Positive)

4. Australia is one of the largest islands. (Superlative)

Ans. Australia is larger than many other islands. (Comparative)

Very few islands are as large as Australia. (Positive)

5. Books are the best source of knowledge. (Superlative)

Ans. Books are better than any other source of knowledge. (Comparative)

No other source of knowledge is as good as books. (Positive)

6. Iron is stronger than many other metals. (Comparative)

Ans. Iron is one of the strongest metals. (Superlative)

Very few metals are as strong as Iron. (Positive)

7. No one is as lazy as Raja. (Positive)

Ans. Raja is lazier than anyone else. (Comparative)

Raja is the laziest of all. (Superlative)

8. The greatest lesson in life is learnt from children. (Superlative)

Ans. No other lesson in life is as great as the ones that are learnt from children. (Positive)

9. I have never seen such a ferocious animal as this. (Positive idea using 'as...as')

Ans. I have never seen an animal more ferocious than this one. (Comparative)

Important Tip: When you're comparing just two things or people, you should use the comparative form (like 'bigger' or 'smarter' or 'more beautiful'). You don't use the superlative form (like 'biggest' or 'smartest' or 'most beautiful') when there are only two. The superlative is for three or more!

More Examples: Comparing Two Items

1. Mango is sweeter than Apple.

Ans. Apple is not as sweet as Mango.

2. Mumbai is not cleaner than Chennai.

Ans. Chennai is as clean as Mumbai. OR Chennai is cleaner than Mumbai.

3. March is not as hot as June.

Ans. June is hotter than March.

4. The rose smells as sweet as the lily.

Ans. The lily does not smell sweeter than the rose.

5. The rose smelled as sweet as the lily. (Past tense)

Ans. The lily did not smell sweeter than the rose.

6. The roses smell as sweet as the lilies. (Plural)

Ans. The lilies do not smell sweeter than the roses.

7. I feel as scared as you do.

Ans. I don’t feel less scared than you. OR You don't feel more scared than I do.

Practice Time! Test Your Knowledge

Read the sentences below and rewrite them according to the instruction in the brackets. Try to solve them in your mind or on paper before clicking the button to reveal the answers.

(1) Lead is heavier than any other metal. (Change into Superlative)

(2) Very few cities in India are as big as Mumbai. (Change into Comparative)

(3) The pen is mightier than the sword. (Change into Positive)

(4) Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. (Change into Positive)

(5) She is the smartest girl in the class. (Change into Comparative)

(6) No other boy is as fast as Usain. (Change into Superlative)

(7) Greenland is the largest island in the world. (Change into Positive)

(8) Shakespeare is greater than any other English poet. (Change into Superlative)

(9) Prevention is better than cure. (Change into Positive)

(10) Milk is more nourishing than any other food. (Change into Superlative)

(11) Diamond is the hardest substance. (Change into Comparative)

(12) He is as strong as his brother. (Change into Comparative)

(13) The airplane flies faster than birds. (Change into Positive)

(14) Gold is more precious than silver. (Change into Positive)

(15) This is the oldest tree in the forest. (Change into Comparative)

(16) Very few cricketers were as great as Sachin. (Change into Superlative)

(17) This sum is easier than that one. (Change into Positive)

(18) Jupiter is the biggest planet. (Change into Positive)

(19) A train is faster than a car. (Change into Positive)

(20) Winter is the coldest season. (Change into Comparative)

(21) No other story book is as popular as Harry Potter. (Change into Superlative)

(22) My house is bigger than yours. (Change into Positive)

(23) Iron is more useful than copper. (Change into Positive)

(24) The Pacific is the deepest ocean. (Change into Comparative)

(25) Hunger is the best sauce. (Change into Comparative)

(26) Sam is the tallest boy in the group. (Change into Positive)

(27) Coffee is not as healthy as Tea. (Change into Comparative)

(28) Asia is the largest continent. (Change into Positive)

(29) Light travels faster than sound. (Change into Positive)

(30) Your handwriting is worse than mine. (Change into Positive)

Click here to reveal the Answer Key

(1) Lead is the heaviest metal.

(2) Mumbai is bigger than many other cities in India.

(3) The sword is not as mighty as the pen.

(4) No other peak in the world is as high as Mount Everest.

(5) She is smarter than any other girl in the class.

(6) Usain is the fastest boy.

(7) No other island in the world is as large as Greenland.

(8) Shakespeare is the greatest English poet.

(9) Cure is not as good as prevention.

(10) Milk is the most nourishing food.

(11) Diamond is harder than any other substance.

(12) His brother is not stronger than him.

(13) Birds do not fly as fast as the airplane.

(14) Silver is not as precious as Gold.

(15) This tree is older than any other tree in the forest.

(16) Sachin was one of the greatest cricketers.

(17) That sum is not as easy as this one.

(18) No other planet is as big as Jupiter.

(19) A car is not as fast as a train.

(20) Winter is colder than any other season.

(21) Harry Potter is the most popular story book.

(22) Your house is not as big as mine.

(23) Copper is not as useful as Iron.

(24) The Pacific is deeper than any other ocean.

(25) Hunger is better than any other sauce.

(26) No other boy in the group is as tall as Sam.

(27) Tea is healthier than Coffee.

(28) No other continent is as large as Asia.

(29) Sound does not travel as fast as light.

(30) My handwriting is not as bad as yours.

Tricky Words & Meanings

• Adjective: A word that tells us more about a person, place, or thing (like a fluffy kitten, a sunny day, a big adventure).
• Comparison: Looking at two or more things to see how they are alike or different.
• Degree (of comparison): Levels that show how much of a quality something has when you compare it (like small, smaller, smallest).
• Positive (form): The basic describing word, when you're not comparing (like *fast*, *happy*, *bright*).
• Comparative (form): The word form you use to compare *two* things (like *faster*, *happier*, *brighter*). Often ends in '-er' or uses 'more' (like *more beautiful*).
• Superlative (form): The word form you use to compare *three or more* things, to show which one is the 'most' (like *fastest*, *happiest*, *brightest*). Often ends in '-est' or uses 'most' (like *most beautiful*).
• Quality: Something special about a person or thing, like its color, size, or how it feels (e.g., The cat's quality is its softness).
• Expresses: To show or tell something using words or actions.
• Base form (of adjective): The simple, original adjective before you change it to compare (like 'tall' is the base form of 'taller' and 'tallest').
• Recreation: Fun things you do to relax when you're not working or studying, like playing games, reading, or drawing.
• Island: A piece of land that has water all around it.
• Source (of knowledge): Where information or learning comes from (like a book is a source of stories and facts).
• Metals: Hard, shiny materials like iron, gold, or silver.
• Eminent: Very famous and respected by many people for being good at something (like an eminent doctor).
• Industrious: Someone who works very hard and is always busy doing useful things.
• Ferocious: Very wild, fierce, and a bit scary, like a roaring lion or a big storm.
• Structure: The way something is built or organized.