Question

B. Change the degrees of comparison without changing the meaning of the
sentence.
1. Iron is more useful than any other metal. ( Rewrite using the most useful)

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2. Platinum is the most precious metal. ( Rewrite using more precious)
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3. The giraffe is taller than any other animal. ( Rewrite using the tallest)
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4. This box is not as heavy as that box. ( Rewrite using heavier than)
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5. Maria is prettier than Alice. ( Rewrite using not as pretty as)
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6. Shyam is the most intelligent boy in the class. ( Rewrite using more intelligent)
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7. Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. ( Rewrite using more populous)
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8. Mr. Yadav is the oldest member of the club. ( Rewrite using older than)
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9. Few playwrights write as interestingly as Bernard Shaw. ( Rewrite using more
interestingly)
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10. Mumbai is one of the richest cities in India. ( Rewrite using richer than )
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Iron is the most useful metal.

2. Platinum is more precious than any other metal.

3. The giraffe is the tallest animal.

4. That box is heavier than this box.

5. Alice is not as pretty as Maria.

6. Shyam is more intelligent than any other boy in the class.

7. Tokyo is more popular than any other city in the world.

8. Mr Yadav is older than any other member of the club.