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What is the 'Positive Degree' of an adjective?
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It is the simple form of an adjective used when no comparison is intended.
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Which degree of comparison denotes a higher degree of quality and is used when exactly two nouns are compared?
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Comparative Degree
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Which degree of comparison denotes the highest quality and is used when more than two nouns are compared?
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Superlative Degree
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Which definite article must always be used before an adjective in the Superlative Degree?
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The
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How can the comparison 'Aruna is cleverer than Niti' be expressed using the word 'less'?
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Niti is less clever than Aruna.
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Term: Superlative of Eminence (Absolute Superlative)
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Definition: The use of 'most' with an adjective to indicate a very high degree of a quality without any idea of comparison.
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How do most adjectives of one syllable form the Comparative degree?
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By adding -er to the Positive form.
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If a Positive adjective ends in 'e' only, what suffix is added to form the Superlative degree?
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-st
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When a Positive adjective ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, what change occurs before adding -er or -est?
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The 'y' is changed into 'i'.
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What must be done to the final consonant of a one-syllable adjective ending in a single consonant preceded by a short vowel before adding -er?
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The consonant is doubled.
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How do adjectives of more than two syllables generally form the Comparative degree?
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By using the adverb 'more' with the Positive form.
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When comparing two objects, why is it necessary to say 'Iron is more useful than any other metal' instead of 'any metal'?
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The latter term of comparison must exclude the former to avoid comparing the object to itself.
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The Comparatives 'inferior', 'superior', 'junior', 'senior', and 'prior' are followed by which word instead of 'than'?
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to
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Which adjectives from the set (later, latter, latest, last) refer specifically to time?
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Later and latest.
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Which adjectives from the set (later, latter, latest, last) refer specifically to position?
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Latter and last.
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What are the two specific restrictions for using the adjectives 'elder' and 'eldest'?
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They are used only for persons within the same family and are never followed by 'than'.
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Distinguish the usage: 'Older' and 'oldest' can be used for both _____ and _____.
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persons; things
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What is the difference in meaning between 'farther' and 'further'?
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Farther means more distant, while further means additional.
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Which adjective denotes distance: 'Nearest' or 'Next'?
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Nearest
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Which adjective denotes position: 'Nearest' or 'Next'?
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Next
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When two persons or things are said to be equal in a quality, which structure is used in the Positive Degree?
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as...as
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Comparative Adjectives are followed by _____ when opposition is implied.
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than
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Comparative Adjectives are followed by _____ when selection from two is meant.
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of
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Rewrite as Superlative: 'No other metal is as valuable as gold.'
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Gold is the most valuable of all the metals.
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Rewrite as Positive: 'Ashoka was greater than most other kings.'
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Very few kings were as great as Ashoka.
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Rewrite as Positive: 'Ahmed is more intelligent than Fatima.'
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Fatima is not as intelligent as Ahmed.
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Rewrite as Superlative: 'Bengaluru is more beautiful than any other city that we have ever seen.'
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Bengaluru is the most beautiful city that we have ever seen.
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In humorous writing, what is a 'pun'?
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A play on words where two possible meanings are referred to, one expected and one absurd.
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Humorous Technique: The use of _____ involves balancing words against each other with care and neatness to create a comic effect.
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antithesis
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How does an 'outrageous comparison' contribute to a comic effect?
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By using extreme or absurd imagery to describe a person or situation.
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How is 'understatement' used to create humour in narration?
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By describing a series of disasters with a mildly dismissive or inadequate comment.
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What must a reader examine to determine if a piece of writing is intended to be comic rather than serious?
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The particular tone used in the writing.
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What is the primary instruction given to a candidate performing a 'selective summary'?
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To select and summarise only specific items or aspects as instructed rather than the entire passage.
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In a selective summary, what should a writer do with information that is important in the original text but irrelevant to the specific task?
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It must be disregarded.
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True or False: A selective summary must always be based on a single passage of continuous prose.
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False (it can take the form of a conversation, series of letters, or notes).
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The 'gist' of a passage refers to its _____.
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main point or essence
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Rewrite: 'She is the cleverest pupil in her class.' (Begin: No other...)
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No other pupil in her class is as clever as she is.
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Rewrite: 'Anita is not as good a singer as Avanti.' (Use: than)
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Avanti is a better singer than Anita.
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Rewrite: 'The aeroplane flies faster than birds.' (Begin: Birds...)
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Birds do not fly as fast as the aeroplane.
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Rewrite: 'India is the largest democracy in the world.' (Use: as large as)
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No other democracy in the world is as large as India.
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Cloze: He did not comply _____ the wishes of his father.
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with
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Cloze: The two families are living _____ the same roof.
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under
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Cloze: He has acted _____ conformity with your wishes.
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in
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Cloze: We shall discuss this matter _____ a cup of tea.
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over
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Cloze: The family always failed _____ want of help.
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for
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Combine into one sentence: 'The boy is still very weak. He must not play tennis yet.'
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The boy is too weak to play tennis yet.
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Combine into one sentence: 'He is simple. He will believe anything.'
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He is simple enough to believe anything.
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Combine into one sentence: 'That box is very small. It is of no use for you.'
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That box is too small to be of any use for you.
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Combine into one sentence: 'He will succeed in his life. It is certain.'
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It is certain that he will succeed in his life.
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Rewrite: 'His suggestion was received well by the team.' (Use: went down)
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His suggestion went down well with the team.
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Rewrite: 'Our new home has been burgled.' (Begin: Someone...)
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Someone has burgled our new home.
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Rewrite: 'If Mohan apologises, he will be given another chance.' (Use: unless)
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Unless Mohan apologises, he will not be given another chance.
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Rewrite: 'He is sometimes lazy.' (Use: active)
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He is not always active.
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Rewrite: 'Because he had broken the window, his mother forbade him to go out and play.' (Begin: Having broken...)
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Having broken the window, he was forbidden by his mother to go out and play.
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In the phrase 'it was a most eloquent speech', what grammatical usage is demonstrated?
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Superlative of Eminence
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According to the formation rules, how is the Comparative of 'wealthy' spelled?
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wealthier
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According to the formation rules, how is the Superlative of 'hot' spelled?
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hottest
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What word is defined as the 'main point or essence' of a passage in the context of summary writing?
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gist