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shofmannx20

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The comparative degree of an adjective is formed by adding er to the positive form or by inserting the word more or less before it.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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With regard to adjectives, the comparative degree compares three or more persons or things.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE
The comparative degree of an adjective is formed by adding er to the positive form or by
inserting the word more or less before it. The superlative is formed by adding est to the
positive form or by inserting the word most or least before it.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
With regard to adjectives, the comparative degree allows us to compare that quality in two
persons or things. The superlative degree enables us to compare that quality in three or more
persons or things.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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