Question

This clown is not as ----as the other one.(funny) which dgree we can use in it

Answer 1

Answer:

• In the above sentence, we cannot use a degree because the word "funny" is preceded and followed by as.
• Therefore, the answer will be "This clown is not as funny as the other one."
• In order to use the degree, the sentence must be, "This clown is not funnier than the other one."

Explanation:

What are the degrees of comparison?

• The modification of adjectives/nouns/pronouns to describe/modify/quantify is called the degree of comparison.
• Degrees of comparison can be divided into three:

1. Positive degree
2. Comparative degree
3. Superlative degree

• Examples:
• Rita’s handwriting is good. (Positive degree)
• Rita’s handwriting is better than Suma’s. (Comparative degree)
• Rita’s handwriting is the best among all the students in our school. (Superlative degree)

• Usually, when two objects or people are compared, the comparative degree is shown by adding -er to the adjective in association with the word than or, in some cases, more is used.
• For example, Preethi runs faster than Rohit.
• Ravi is more handsome than Dev.

• When two objects or people are compared, the superlative degree is shown by adding -est to the adjective, or in some cases, most is used.
• Examples: She is the bravest girl in the class.
• She is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen.

• Therefore, adequate knowledge on the degrees of comparison is necessary to convey the right meaning.