degrees of comparision

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What is the positive degree of comparison?

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The positive degree is used to describe a single quality without comparing it to others. Example: 'This book is interesting.'

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What is the comparative degree of comparison?

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The comparative degree is used to compare two things. It often ends in '-er' or uses 'more'. Example: 'This book is more interesting than that one.'

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What is the superlative degree of comparison?

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The superlative degree is used to compare three or more things. It often ends in '-est' or uses 'most'. Example: 'This is the most interesting book of all.'

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Fill in the blank: This exam was _______________ than the previous one.

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easier

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Fill in the blank: This is the _______________ piece of jewellery I have.

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most valuable

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Fill in the blank: This is the _______________ vacation I have ever taken.

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most relaxing

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Fill in the blank: The maths test was _______________ than the English test.

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more difficult

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What does 'as...as' mean in comparison?

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It is used to show that two things are equal in some way. Example: 'This pastry is as delicious as the one my mother makes.'

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What is an example of a comparative adjective?

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'Taller' is a comparative adjective, comparing height between two people.

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What is an example of a superlative adjective?

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'Tallest' is a superlative adjective, indicating the highest height among three or more people.