State whether the adjectives used in the following sentences is in the positive degree, comparative degree or superlative degree.

1. I am the tallest boy in my class.

2. She is smarter than you.

3. This has been the hottest summer we have ever had.

4. Things are getting worse.

5. Is your father any better?

6. She is as pretty has her sister.

7. Jane is a nice girl.

8. The pen is mightier than the sword.

9. She is cleverer than him.

10. Maria is the smartest girl in my class.

11. Honesty is the best policy.

12. An honest man is the noblest work of God.

13. Patience is a great virtue.

14. The early bird catches the worm.

Answers

1. I am the tallest boy in my class. (tallest – superlative)

2. She is smarter than you. (smarter – comparative)

3. This has been the hottest summer we have ever had. (hottest – superlative)

4. Things are getting worse. (worse – comparative)

5. Is your father any better? (better – comparative)

6. She is as pretty has her sister. (pretty – positive)

7. Jane is a nice girl. (nice – positive)

8. The pen is mightier than the sword. (mightier – comparative)

9. She is cleverer than him. (cleverer – comparative)

10. Maria is the smartest girl in my class. (smartest – superlative)

11. Honesty is the best policy. (best – superlative)

12. An honest man is the noblest work of God. (honest – positive; noblest – superlative)

13. Patience is a great virtue. (great – positive degree)

14. The early bird catches the worm. (early – positive degree)