Question

change the degree as directed (1) Milton was greater than any other poet of england. (positive)​

Answer 1

Answer:

The sentence in question is already in Superlative degree. This sentence can be changed to Positive degree and Comparative degree only. Which will be as follows..

Milton is the greater than other poet in English.

(Comparative Degree)

Milton is the greatest poet in English.

(Superlative Degree)

Milton is the great poet in English.

(Positive Degree)

Explanation:

◉ When two objects or persons are being compared, it is called Comparative Degree.

◉ When the thing or person has the most of a particular quality within a group or of its kind, is called Superlative Degree.

◉ When there are no differences between the two compared things or persons, is called Positive Degree.  

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Answer 2

Answer:

No other poet in England is as great as Milton.