Question

2. Identify the degree of comparison in the sentences given below and change each
of them into the other two degrees.
(a) Ramu is the richest man in the village.
(b) The younger sister is cleverer than the elder.
(c) Very few countries are as rich as America.
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Answer 1

Answer:

a. superlative degree.

CD - RAMU IS A RICHER MAN IN THE VILLAGE

BF - RAMU IS A RICH MAN IN THE VILLAGE.

b. comparative degree

SD - THE YOUNGER SISTER IS THE CLEVEREST .

BF - THE YOUNGER SISTER IS CLEVER.

c. comparative degree

SD - VERY FEW COUNTRIES ARE RICHEST.

BF - VERY FEW COUNTRIES ARE RICH.

Explanation:

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CD = Comparative degree

SD = Superlative degree

BF = Base form