Question

superlative degree.
Examples:
i. Sohan is a tall boy. - Positive degree.
ii. Mohan is taller than Sohan. - Comparative degree.
iii. Kritan is the tallest boy. - Superlative degree.
Work: Write two sentences each in the three different
degrees.​

Answer 1

Rashmi is good than tara.

Answer 2

Positive degree of comparison-

1. Riddhi is an intelligent girl.
2. Sunflowers are as pretty as roses.

The comparative degree of comparison-

1. Riddhi is more intelligent than most other students in the class.
2. Sunflowers are prettier than roses.

The superlative degree of comparison-

1. Riddhi is the most intelligent student in the class.
2. The sunset is the prettiest view.

A sentence that is in the superlative degree, has the highest level of comparison.

• It usually involves either addition of 'est' at the end of the adjective or 'the most' before the said adjective.
• There is a compulsory addition of the article 'the'.

A sentence that is in the comparative degree of comparison, has a mild level of comparison.

• It involves either the addition of 'er' at the end of the adjective or 'more' before the said adjective.

On the other hand, a sentence that is in a positive degree of comparison has the following characteristics-

• There is very less comparison.
• The simplest form of the adjective is used.