Adjectives-Study Notes-2
Something to remember:
Comparing two qualities in the same person:
Ramesh is more brave than industrious.
Ramesh is braver than Sachin.
Changing the degree
Rule 1:
Meaning of original sentence should not change.
Rule 2:
Comparison between 2 objects – only positive and comparative degrees.
Rule 3:
Comparison between 3 or more objects – all three degrees possible.
(comparison between all kings)
(All three degrees possible. Therefore, two changes)
Changes:
A. Akbar was greater than all other kings.
(comparative degree)
B. No other king was as great as Akbar.
(positive degree)
(comparison between 2 objects)
(Only two degrees possible. Therefore, only one change)
Change:
A. The sword is not so mighty as the pen. (positive)
(comparison between all animals)
(All three degrees possible. Therefore, two changes)
Changes:
A. Most of the other animals are not as ferocious asthe lion. (positive)
B. The lion is one of the most ferocious animals. (superlative)
Cilck here for Exercise-3
