Question

I was not as much as shocked as surprised. (degree) ​

Answer 1

I was more surprised than shocked.

Explanation:

• The same idea or thought can be written by using adjectives.
• Without changing the meaning of the sentence the same sentence can be written differently.
• There are three degrees of comparison that are positive, comparative, superlative
• For instance, all of the three statements written below have the same meaning.  

1.    Tanya is the coolest girl in the room.
2.     No other girl in the room is as cool as Tanya.
3.     Tanya is cooler than any other girl in the room.

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