degrees of comparison

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What are the degrees of comparison?

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The degrees of comparison are positive, comparative, and superlative. They are used to compare one or more nouns.

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What is the positive degree?

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The positive degree is the base form of an adjective or adverb, used to describe a quality without comparison (e.g., 'good').

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What is the comparative degree?

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The comparative degree is used to compare two nouns, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' (e.g., 'better', 'larger').

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What is the superlative degree?

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The superlative degree is used to compare three or more nouns, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' (e.g., 'best', 'largest').

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What is the comparative form of 'expensive'?

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The comparative form of 'expensive' is 'more expensive'.

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What is the superlative form of 'good'?

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The superlative form of 'good' is 'best'.

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Fill in the blank: London has the ... underground system in the world.

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largest.

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Fill in the blank: London is one of the ... cities in the world for business.

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most important.

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What is the comparative form of 'easy'?

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The comparative form of 'easy' is 'easier'.

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What is the superlative form of 'large'?

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The superlative form of 'large' is 'largest'.