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Unit 3: Degrees of Comparison
Unit 3: Degrees of Comparison
Unit 3: Degrees of Comparison
DEGREES OF COMPARISON
Degrees of Comparison
• It is possible to change the Degree of Comparison of an
Adjective or Adverb in a sentence, without changing the
meaning of the sentence.
• It is a tall building.
• Apple is sweet to taste.
• Mina is a nice girl.
Comparative Degree
Positive Comparative
John is as tall as David is not taller
David. than John.
Comparisons and Contrasts
1. When we compare two objects, persons, qualities,
degrees etc. that are some respects equal, we may use
the comparison of equality. This is formed by the use of
as... adjective / adverb... As
• Your house is as large as mine.