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๐ Content updated on 21 April 2026
๐ Degrees of Comparison – Quick Summary:
Adjectives change form to compare things. The three degrees are: Positive (tall – no comparison), Comparative (taller – compares two), and Superlative (tallest – compares three or more). Most short adjectives add -er/-est; longer adjectives use 'more'/'most'.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and fill in the correct degree of the adjective, or identify the degree used. Then click “Show Answer” for the correct form, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and fill in the correct degree of the adjective, or identify the degree used. Then click “Show Answer” for the correct form, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
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Comparing things is something we do every day—taller, smarter, best. For a refresher on describing words, peek at the
Adjectives and Adverbs hub.
And if you're curious about how to stack multiple adjectives, the
Order of Adjectives worksheet
is a fun next challenge.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's see how adjectives change when we compare one, two, or many things.
Solved Q.1
"She is tall." Which degree is this?
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Answer: Positive Degree
Explanation: The positive degree simply describes a quality without comparing it to anyone else. It's the base form of the adjective.
Example: This flower is beautiful.
Explanation: The positive degree simply describes a quality without comparing it to anyone else. It's the base form of the adjective.
Example: This flower is beautiful.
Solved Q.2
"Riya is taller than Priya." Which degree?
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Answer: Comparative Degree
Explanation: 'Taller' compares two people (Riya and Priya). Comparatives often end in -er or use 'more'.
Example: This box is heavier than that one.
Explanation: 'Taller' compares two people (Riya and Priya). Comparatives often end in -er or use 'more'.
Example: This box is heavier than that one.
Solved Q.3
"Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world." Which degree?
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Answer: Superlative Degree
Explanation: 'Tallest' compares more than two things (all peaks). Superlatives often end in -est or use 'most'. They are usually preceded by 'the'.
Example: This is the largest room in the house.
Explanation: 'Tallest' compares more than two things (all peaks). Superlatives often end in -est or use 'most'. They are usually preceded by 'the'.
Example: This is the largest room in the house.
Solved Q.4
"This puzzle is more difficult than that one." Why 'more difficult'?
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Answer: Comparative of long adjective
Explanation: 'Difficult' has three syllables. Long adjectives use 'more' for comparative and 'most' for superlative, instead of -er/-est.
Example: This dress is more expensive.
Explanation: 'Difficult' has three syllables. Long adjectives use 'more' for comparative and 'most' for superlative, instead of -er/-est.
Example: This dress is more expensive.
Solved Q.5
"She is the best singer in the choir." Degree and base form?
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Answer: Superlative; base form: good
Explanation: 'Good' is irregular: positive 'good', comparative 'better', superlative 'best'.
Example: He is a good boy; his brother is better; she is the best.
Explanation: 'Good' is irregular: positive 'good', comparative 'better', superlative 'best'.
Example: He is a good boy; his brother is better; she is the best.
Solved Q.6
"This is the most interesting book I've read." Degree?
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Answer: Superlative
Explanation: 'Most interesting' compares this book to all others. Long adjective (4 syllables).
Example: That was the most exciting match ever.
Explanation: 'Most interesting' compares this book to all others. Long adjective (4 syllables).
Example: That was the most exciting match ever.
Solved Q.7
"My house is bigger than yours." Degree?
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Answer: Comparative
Explanation: 'Bigger' compares two houses. Short adjective: double 'g' + -er.
Example: His bag is heavier than mine.
Explanation: 'Bigger' compares two houses. Short adjective: double 'g' + -er.
Example: His bag is heavier than mine.
Solved Q.8
"Today is the worst day of my life." Base form?
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Answer: bad (positive) → worse (comparative) → worst (superlative)
Example: The weather is bad; yesterday was worse.
Example: The weather is bad; yesterday was worse.
Solved Q.9
"She is less talkative than her sister." Degree?
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Answer: Comparative (of inferiority)
Explanation: 'Less' is used to show a smaller degree of a quality. Opposite of 'more'.
Example: This route is less crowded.
Explanation: 'Less' is used to show a smaller degree of a quality. Opposite of 'more'.
Example: This route is less crowded.
Solved Q.10
"The Ganga is the longest river in India." Form the positive and comparative.
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Answer: long (positive) – longer (comparative) – longest (superlative)
Example: A short rope, a shorter one, the shortest.
Example: A short rope, a shorter one, the shortest.
Solved Q.11
"She is the least experienced candidate." Degree?
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Answer: Superlative (of inferiority)
Explanation: 'Least' is the superlative of 'little', showing the lowest degree.
Example: This is the least expensive option.
Explanation: 'Least' is the superlative of 'little', showing the lowest degree.
Example: This is the least expensive option.
Solved Q.12
"Iron is more useful than gold." Degree?
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Answer: Comparative
Explanation: 'Useful' is a two-syllable adjective; many can use either -er or 'more'. 'More useful' is standard.
Example: Her advice was more helpful.
Explanation: 'Useful' is a two-syllable adjective; many can use either -er or 'more'. 'More useful' is standard.
Example: Her advice was more helpful.
Solved Q.13
"He is my elder brother." Degree? What is special?
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Answer: Comparative (irregular); used only for family/seniority.
Explanation: 'Old' has two comparatives: 'older' (general) and 'elder' (family/seniority). 'Elder' is not followed by 'than'.
Example: She is my elder sister.
Explanation: 'Old' has two comparatives: 'older' (general) and 'elder' (family/seniority). 'Elder' is not followed by 'than'.
Example: She is my elder sister.
Solved Q.14
"This is the farthest I've ever travelled." Base form?
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Answer: far (positive) – farther/further (comparative) – farthest/furthest (superlative)
Example: The shop is far; the other is farther.
Example: The shop is far; the other is farther.
Solved Q.15
"She is as smart as her sister." Which degree is expressed?
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Answer: Positive degree (equality)
Explanation: 'As + adjective + as' shows that two things are equal in a quality.
Example: He is as tall as his father.
Explanation: 'As + adjective + as' shows that two things are equal in a quality.
Example: He is as tall as his father.
Solved Q.16
"Of the two routes, this is the shorter one." Why not 'shortest'?
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Answer: Comparative is used for two.
Explanation: Superlative is for three or more. When comparing two, use the comparative form, often with 'the'.
Example: She is the taller of the two sisters.
Explanation: Superlative is for three or more. When comparing two, use the comparative form, often with 'the'.
Example: She is the taller of the two sisters.
Solved Q.17
"The situation is getting worse every day." Degree and base?
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Answer: Comparative; base: bad
Example: His health is better now.
Example: His health is better now.
Solved Q.18
"She is one of the most talented artists." Degree?
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Answer: Superlative
Explanation: 'One of the + superlative + plural noun' is a common pattern.
Example: It was one of the hottest days.
Explanation: 'One of the + superlative + plural noun' is a common pattern.
Example: It was one of the hottest days.
Solved Q.19
"This fabric is superior to that one." Which degree?
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Answer: Comparative (Latin origin)
Explanation: Adjectives like superior, inferior, junior, senior are followed by 'to', not 'than'. They are inherently comparative.
Example: She is junior to me.
Explanation: Adjectives like superior, inferior, junior, senior are followed by 'to', not 'than'. They are inherently comparative.
Example: She is junior to me.
Solved Q.20
"No other metal is as precious as gold." Change to superlative.
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Answer: Gold is the most precious metal.
Explanation: 'No other...as...as' pattern transforms to superlative without changing meaning.
Example: No other student is as intelligent as Ravi. → Ravi is the most intelligent student.
Explanation: 'No other...as...as' pattern transforms to superlative without changing meaning.
Example: No other student is as intelligent as Ravi. → Ravi is the most intelligent student.
Hindi uses words like เค्เคฏाเคฆा (more) and เคธเคฌเคธे (most) for comparisons. See examples at the
Visheshan Hub.
For a different kind of adjective challenge, try the
Order of Adjectives worksheet
to learn how to arrange describing words correctly.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now fill in the correct degree or identify the degree used.
Practice Q.1
"Rahul is the _______ (tall) boy in class."
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Answer: tallest
Example: This is the brightest star.
Example: This is the brightest star.
Practice Q.2
"This dress is _______ (pretty) than that one."
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Answer: prettier
Example: She looks happier today.
Example: She looks happier today.
Practice Q.3
"He is a _______ (good) singer than his brother."
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Answer: better
Example: This is a worse situation.
Example: This is a worse situation.
Practice Q.4
"This is the _______ (interesting) story I've heard."
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Answer: most interesting
Example: She is the most caring person.
Example: She is the most caring person.
Practice Q.5
"My bag is _______ (heavy) than yours."
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Answer: heavier
Example: The weather is hotter today.
Example: The weather is hotter today.
Practice Q.6
"She is the _______ (young) of the three sisters."
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Answer: youngest
Example: He is the oldest in the team.
Example: He is the oldest in the team.
Practice Q.7
"This movie is _______ (bad) than the first one."
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Answer: worse
Example: The traffic is better today.
Example: The traffic is better today.
Practice Q.8
"This is the _______ (little) I can do for you." (meaning amount)
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Answer: least
Example: That's the least of my worries.
Example: That's the least of my worries.
Practice Q.9
"He is _______ (clever) than his classmates."
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Answer: cleverer / more clever
Example: She is quieter than before.
Example: She is quieter than before.
Practice Q.10
"Lead is the _______ (heavy) of all metals."
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Answer: heaviest
Example: This is the lightest suitcase.
Example: This is the lightest suitcase.
Practice Q.11
"This is a _______ (simple) solution than I expected."
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Answer: simpler / more simple
Example: The new method is simpler.
Example: The new method is simpler.
Practice Q.12
"She is my _______ (old) sister." (family)
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Answer: elder
Example: My elder brother is a doctor.
Example: My elder brother is a doctor.
Practice Q.13
"This painting is _______ (good) than the one we saw earlier."
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Answer: better
Example: The new phone is better.
Example: The new phone is better.
Practice Q.14
"She is the _______ (graceful) dancer in the troupe."
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Answer: most graceful
Example: He is the most careful driver.
Example: He is the most careful driver.
Practice Q.15
"The _______ (far) planet from the Sun is Neptune."
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Answer: farthest / furthest
Example: This is the farthest I've ever walked.
Example: This is the farthest I've ever walked.
Practice Q.16
"This fabric feels _______ (soft) than silk."
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Answer: softer
Example: Her voice is louder than mine.
Example: Her voice is louder than mine.
Practice Q.17
"This is the _______ (little) interesting book on the shelf." (meaning least)
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Answer: least
Example: That was the least expected result.
Example: That was the least expected result.
Practice Q.18
"Of the two options, this one is _______ (good)."
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Answer: the better
Example: She is the taller of the twins.
Example: She is the taller of the twins.
Practice Q.19
"He is _______ (busy) today than he was yesterday."
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Answer: busier
Example: The market is noisier on weekends.
Example: The market is noisier on weekends.
Practice Q.20
"She is one of the _______ (famous) actresses in the country."
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Answer: most famous
Example: It's one of the most popular destinations.
Example: It's one of the most popular destinations.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These test your ability to transform and correctly apply degrees of comparison.
Challenge Q.1
"No other city in India is as crowded as Mumbai." Rewrite using 'most crowded'.
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Answer: Mumbai is the most crowded city in India.
Example: No other student is as tall as Ravi. → Ravi is the tallest student.
Example: No other student is as tall as Ravi. → Ravi is the tallest student.
Challenge Q.2
"Very few countries are as rich as Japan." Change to superlative.
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Answer: Japan is one of the richest countries.
Example: Very few metals are as precious as platinum. → Platinum is one of the most precious metals.
Example: Very few metals are as precious as platinum. → Platinum is one of the most precious metals.
Challenge Q.3
"She is _______ (industrious) than any other girl in the class." Fill and state degree.
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Answer: more industrious (Comparative)
Explanation: 'Than any other' structure uses comparative, but implies superlative meaning.
Example: He is taller than any other boy in the team. (He is the tallest.)
Explanation: 'Than any other' structure uses comparative, but implies superlative meaning.
Example: He is taller than any other boy in the team. (He is the tallest.)
Challenge Q.4
"The Ganga is longer than the Yamuna." Change to positive degree using 'not as...as'.
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Answer: The Yamuna is not as long as the Ganga.
Example: He is stronger than me. → I am not as strong as him.
Example: He is stronger than me. → I am not as strong as him.
Challenge Q.5
"Iron is the most useful of all metals." Change to positive using 'no other'.
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Answer: No other metal is as useful as iron.
Example: She is the best singer. → No other singer is as good as her.
Example: She is the best singer. → No other singer is as good as her.
Challenge Q.6
"My book is _______ (thick) than yours." Fill in with correct spelling.
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Answer: thicker
Explanation: Single syllable, ends in consonant-vowel-consonant → double the 'k'.
Example: The weather got hotter.
Explanation: Single syllable, ends in consonant-vowel-consonant → double the 'k'.
Example: The weather got hotter.
Challenge Q.7
"She is the _______ (little) talented of the two." Use correct word.
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Answer: less
Explanation: 'Less' is comparative for two. 'Least' is superlative for three or more.
Example: Of the two, he is the more reliable.
Explanation: 'Less' is comparative for two. 'Least' is superlative for three or more.
Example: Of the two, he is the more reliable.
Challenge Q.8
"This task is _______ (much) difficult than I thought." Fill correctly.
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Answer: more
Explanation: 'Much' as an adjective has irregular forms: much (quantity) – more – most. 'More' modifies 'difficult'.
Example: She is more patient now.
Explanation: 'Much' as an adjective has irregular forms: much (quantity) – more – most. 'More' modifies 'difficult'.
Example: She is more patient now.
Challenge Q.9
"He is senior _______ me." Fill preposition and state degree.
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Answer: to (Comparative of Latin origin)
Explanation: Adjectives like senior, junior, prior, anterior, posterior, superior, inferior take 'to'.
Example: This cloth is superior to that one.
Explanation: Adjectives like senior, junior, prior, anterior, posterior, superior, inferior take 'to'.
Example: This cloth is superior to that one.
Challenge Q.10
"The _______ (late) news is that the flight is delayed." Which word: latest or last?
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Answer: latest
Explanation: 'Late' has two superlatives: 'latest' (most recent) and 'last' (final). Here 'latest' fits.
Example: Have you heard the latest update?
Explanation: 'Late' has two superlatives: 'latest' (most recent) and 'last' (final). Here 'latest' fits.
Example: Have you heard the latest update?
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What are the three degrees of comparison?
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Answer: Positive (tall), Comparative (taller), and Superlative (tallest). Positive states a quality; comparative compares two; superlative compares three or more.
FAQ 2
When do we use 'more' and 'most' instead of -er and -est?
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Answer: For adjectives with three or more syllables (beautiful → more beautiful), and most two-syllable adjectives not ending in -y, -er, -le, -ow (careful → more careful).
FAQ 3
What are irregular comparisons?
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Answer: Some adjectives change completely: good – better – best; bad – worse – worst; little (amount) – less – least; much/many – more – most; far – farther/further – farthest/furthest.
FAQ 4
What is the rule for doubling consonants in comparatives?
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Answer: For one-syllable adjectives ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, double the final consonant before -er/-est: big → bigger, hot → hotter, thin → thinner.
FAQ 5
Can we use double comparatives or superlatives?
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Answer: No. Avoid 'more taller' or 'most tallest'. Use either -er/-est or more/most, not both together. Exception: 'less' and 'least' can combine with 'more/most' for subtle meanings.
