Each sentence given below contains an adjective (or adverb). If the adjective/adverb is in the positive degree, write P against the sentence. If it is in the comparative degree, write C. If the adjective/adverb is in the superlative degree, write S.
1. India is the largest democracy in the world. (………………… ..)
2. Susie is my best friend. (………………… ..)
3. It is a beautiful flower. (………………… ..)
4. Her hands were as cold as ice. (………………… ..)
5. She works harder than her husband. (………………… ..)
6. Rani is taller than Shyam. (………………… ..)
7. Who is the fastest man in the world? (………………… ..)
8. Alice is the prettiest girl in my class. (………………… ..)
9. She is richer than her neighbors. (………………… ..)
10. The nearest airport is two miles from here. (………………… ..)
11. Please get here as soon as possible. (………………… ..)
12. He is not as successful as his sister. (………………… ..)
13. He is just as strong as ever. (………………… ..)
14. You ought to rest as much as possible. (………………… ..)
15. She didn’t get as many as she had hoped. (………………… ..)
Answers
1. Largest – superlative
2. Best – superlative
3. Beautiful – positive
4. Cold – positive
5. Harder – comparative
6. Taller – comparative
7. Fastest – superlative
8. Prettiest – superlative
9. Richer – comparative
10. Nearest – superlative
11. Soon – positive
12. Successful – positive
13. Strong – positive
14. Much – positive
15. Many – positive
