Unit
20 COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVES
REVIEW
We use the positive degree to compare two equal things or people.
We use the comparative degree to compare two unequal things or
people.
We use the superlative degree to compare three or more things or
people.
Review these.
His dog is fiercer than mine.
His dog is the fiercest of all.
comparative degree
superlative degree
He is as clever as Tom.
positive degree
He is cleverer than Tom.
He is the cleverest among them.
comparative degree
superlative degree
positive degree
His dog is as fierce as mine.
His composition is as interesting as David’s.
positive degree
His composition is more interesting than David’s.
His composition is the most interesting in the class.
comparative degree
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