3] We can change superlative to comparative and positive. There two types of superlative degree a) One of the type & b) The type
4] But comparative to positive and positive to comparative.
Super: Sub + Verb+ one of the + superlative adjective + obj.
Posi : Very few obj + Verb+ as positive adjective as+ Sub.
(begin the answer with Very few obj + Verb remove one of the, write positive adjective between as --- as+ at last write Sub.)
Write Superlative to comparative and positive
1] Temperature is one of the most important physical factors.
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2] It was one of the most heart-breaking moments.
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3] This was one of the best investments.
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4] The Gangetic plain is one of the most fertile regions in the world.
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5] Sheku was one of the happiest men in our village.
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6] The engagement with a scientific problem is one of the most meaningful aspects of his existence.
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7] Ram is one of the most talented boys in the class.
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8] Mr. Verma is one of the wisest men in the firm.
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9] Bill is one of the richest men in the world.
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10] Lucknow is one of the most beautiful cities in India.
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c) Superlative to Comparative of the type.
Super: Sub + Verb + the + superlative adjective + obj.
Comp: Sub + Verb+ comparative adjective+ than any other + obj.
(begin the answer with Sub + Verb- remove the, write comparative adjective+ than any other at last write obj.)
d) Superlative to Positive of the type.
Super: Sub + Verb+ the + superlative adjective + obj.
Posi : No other + obj + Verb+ as positive adjective as+ Sub.
(begin the answer with No other + obj + Verb remove the, write positive adjective between as --- as+ at last write Sub.)
Write Superlative to comparative and positive
1] She was the most beautiful person in the world.
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2] Yavatmal is the worst affected district.
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3] This is the biggest review of the planet’s life support system.
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4] A break from work is the best way to be happy.
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5] The softest member of the team was she.
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6] It is oldest railway buildings.
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7] Ruchira was best student.
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1] Obj - Plural – one of the type |
2] Obj - Singular –the type |
8] Everest is highest peaks in India.
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9] Education is the most crucial issue.
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10] Read college offered the best instruction.
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11] Ganga is the longest.
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12] The greatest in India was M.K. Gandhi.
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e) Comparative to Positive .
Sub+ verb +com. Adj+ than + Obj
Obj +verb(not) +as posi—as + sub
1] Begin the answer with obj+ verb (not)
2] Use positive adjective between as—as at last write sub.
3] Change the places of the words in which there is comparison.
Examples:
1] Mother is more than the Earth. (Make positive)
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2] His products are cheaper than my products.
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3] A foolish friend can be more dangerous than a wise enemy.
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4] There are more trees than people in south Melbourne.
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5] It is more important to respect the subordinate than the superior.
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6] These can with stand very low temperature better than an adult animal or plant.
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f) Positive to comparative.
Sub+ verb—as positive—as+ obj
Obj+ verb (not) + com.Adj+ than +sub
1] Begin the answer with obj+ verb (not)
2] Write comparative adjective+ than at last write ‘sub’
Examples.
1] The lunch and the honey were not as delicious as these kinds of information.
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2] Yamunotri is not as attractive as Gangotri.
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3] Nepolean was not as great as Shivaji Maharaj.
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4] It is as good to work as to boast.
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5] The shame lies not as much in going to jail as in commuting the offence.
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6] English is not as easy as Marathi.
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