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7. Some adjectives do not follow any rules.

Positive Comparative Superlative

bad worse worst

evil worse worst

good better best

ill worse worst

far farther farthest

late later latest (time)

late later last (position)

little less least

much more most

many more most

old older oldest

old elder eldest

A. Identify the degrees of comparison used in these sentences.

1. Gold is the most precious metal.

2. North America is a big continent.

3. Africa is bigger than North America.

4. Mt Everest is higher than the Kanchenjunga.

5. These mountains are higher than those.

6. This is the funniest film I have ever seen.

7. Asia is the biggest continent in the world.

8. Malathi is the most intelligent girl in her class.

9. Monica’s task was more challenging than Kiran’s.

10. Mt Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

11. This novel is more interesting than the one you gave me.

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