Adjective - 3 | English Grammar Basic - Class 10 PDF Download

Assorted Examples on Degrees

Understanding degrees of comparison is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences. Here are some common errors and their corrections:

1. Incorrect: None boy of this locality is as intelligent as Raman, so he is liked by his teacher.
   Correct: No other boy of this locality is as intelligent as Raman, so he is liked by his teacher.

2. Incorrect: Ramlal who is there is better and more intelligent than Shamlal, so he obtains good marks in the examination.
   Correct: Ramlal who is there is more intelligent and better than Shamlal, so he obtains good marks in the examination.

3. Incorrect: Gandhiji was one of the greatest leaders of India, if not greater leaders who served India nicely.
   Correct: Gandhiji was one of the greatest leaders of India, if not the greatest leader who served India nicely.

4. Incorrect: God is the most supreme existence in this Universe, so we should worship him to remove ignorance.
   Correct: God is the supreme existence in this Universe, so we should worship Him to remove ignorance.

5. Incorrect: Anush is the worst and simple boy of our class; therefore, we should not establish any connection with him.
   Correct: Anush is the worst and simplest boy of our class; therefore, we should not establish any connection with him.

6. Incorrect: One of my brothers is more better than any other student of this school.
   Correct: One of my brothers is better than any other student of this school.

7. Incorrect: No less than two boys have failed in the examination who have not the significant role in their career.
   Incorrect: No fewer than two boys have failed in the examination who have not the significant role in their career.

8. Incorrect: Sonali is the most intelligent of all other girls, so the principal has decided to confer her a prize.
   Correct: Sonali is the most intelligent of all girls, so the principal has decided to confer her a prize.

9. Incorrect: This is more unique than any other question of our book, so we would like to read it again and again.
   Correct: This is unique compared to any other question of our book, so we would like to read it again and again.

10. Incorrect: The recent accident occurred in Palam caused many damages and took a large number of lives.
    Correct: The recent accident occurred in Palam caused much damage and took a large number of lives.

Explanations to Assorted Examples on Degrees

1. Using 'no other':

   • We use "no other" because positive degree comparisons typically start with "no other."
   • Example:
     Incorrect: No one girl is as tall as Sita.
     Correct: No other girl is as tall as Sita.

2. Order of adjectives:

   • Always use a double-syllable adjective first, followed by a one-syllable adjective.
   • Example:
     Incorrect: Sham is taller and more handsome.
     Correct: Sham is more handsome and taller.

3. Singular noun after 'if not':

   • After "if not," a singular noun should follow.
   • Example:
     Incorrect: Ram is greater if not greater boys.
     Correct: Ram is greater if not the greatest boy.

4. Avoiding 'most' before absolute adjectives:

   • Words like "unique," "supreme," "absolute," etc., should not have "more" or "most" before them.
   • Example:
     Incorrect: The king is the most absolute existence.
     Correct: The king is the absolute existence.

5. Consistent degree in adjectives:

   • The same form of the degree should be used before and after "and."
   • Example:
     Incorrect: He is the best and brave boy.
     Correct: He is the best and bravest boy.