Question

1. What is the degree of comparison of the underlined modifier? Jocelyn sang merrily to herself as she approached the audition room. A. superlative. B. comparative. C. positive 2. What is the degree of comparison of the underlined modifier? For Jason, speaking in public is a most painful task.. A. comparative B. positive C. superlative 3. What is the degree of comparison of the underlined modifier? My parents' old apartment had more bathrooms than our new house has. A. positive B. comparative C. superlative 4. What is the degree of comparison of the underlined modifier? This glass bottle holds less liquid than that pitcher. A. positive B. superlative C. comparative

Answer 1

1. c. positive

2. C. superlative

3. b. comparative

4. c. comparative

Answer 2

1. Jocelyn sang merrily to herself as she approached the audition room. - c. positive
2. For Jason, speaking in public is a most painful task. - C. superlative
3. My parents' old apartment had more bathrooms than our new house has. - b. comparative
4. This glass bottle holds less liquid than that pitcher. - c. comparative