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We can express the same idea using positive, comparative and superlative degree of adjective.
Study the sentences below.

Example: No other boy is as intelligent as Uday in the class. (positive degree)
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● Uday is more intelligent than any other boy in the class. (comparative degree)

● Uday is the most intelligent boy in the class. (superlative degree)

Now fill in the blanks with the right degree of adjectives.

1. Ram walks ________________ than Rohan. (fast)

2. India is the ________________ democracy in the world. (large)

3. Sumi is ________________ than most other girls in the class. (clever)

4. No other month is as ________________ as May. (hot)

5. Lead is ________________ than any other metal. (heavy)

6. Jupiter is ________________ than any other planet. (big)

7. Asoka was one of the ________________ kings of India. (great)

8. No other food is as ________________ as milk. (nourishing)

9. Very few books are as ________________ as David Copperfield’s books. (popular)

10. Gold is ________________ than most other metals. (precious)

Pronunciation

Say these words aloud. The sound of the letter ‘q’ is pronounced as ‘k‘ sound. The letters
‘ue‘ are not pronounced
opaque physique unique antique

picturesque critique grotesque technique
cheque mosque boutique plaque

Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.
Ram: Where did you go on a holiday?

Sagar: I went to Beijing with my parents.
Ram: How was it? Did you have a good time?

Sagar: It was wonderful. Beijing is a great city with
many historical places.

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