Degree Change Exercises for Classes 5 to 10: Practice Questions, Rules, and Answers

Changing the degree of comparison without altering the meaning of a sentence requires a clear understanding of how adjectives function in positive, comparative, and superlative forms. You often find this area challenging because it involves not only grammatical accuracy but also logical equivalence of meaning. This guide presents a structured set of exercises designed to strengthen accuracy and confidence in changing degrees of comparison.

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• Degree Change Exercises with Answers

Degree Change Exercises with Answers

The following exercises focus on transforming sentences from one degree of comparison to another while preserving the original meaning. Each set contains sentences that require careful attention to comparison rules, sentence structure, and contextual meaning. Read each sentence closely, apply the required change, and then verify your responses using the answers provided after each exercise.

Exercise 1: Change the Degree of Comparison as Directed

In this exercise, sentences are to be rewritten by changing the degree of comparison according to the instructions given, without altering their original meaning.

1. Rahul is as intelligent as Suman. (Comparative)

2. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. (Positive)

3. No other animal is as fast as the cheetah. (Comparative)

4. This book is better than that one. (Positive)

5. English is one of the easiest subjects. (Positive)

6. Mumbai is more crowded than Delhi. (Positive)

7. Very few countries are as developed as Japan. (Superlative)

8. Gold is the most precious metal. (Comparative)

9. My house is larger than yours. (Positive)

10. She is the most talented dancer in the group. (Positive)

11. Iron is stronger than copper. (Positive)
    
    

12. No other flower is as beautiful as the rose. (Superlative)

13. This problem is easier than the last one. (Positive)

14. Raman is one of the tallest boys in the class. (Positive)

15. Summer is hotter than spring. (Positive)

16. This road is narrower than the highway. (Positive)

17. Very few cities are as clean as Indore. (Superlative

18. My watch is more expensive than yours. (Positive)

19. She is the fastest runner on the team. (Positive)

20. No other student is as punctual as Meera. (Comparative)

Answers 

1. Suman is not more intelligent than Rahul.

2. No other mountain in the world is as high as Mount Everest.

3. The cheetah is faster than any other animal.

4. That book is not as good as this one.

5. No other subject is as easy as English.

6. Delhi is not as crowded as Mumbai.

7. Japan is one of the most developed countries.

8. Gold is more precious than any other metal.

9. Your house is not as large as mine.

10. No other dancer in the group is as talented as she is.

11. Copper is not as strong as iron.

12. The rose is the most beautiful flower.

13. The last problem is not as easy as this one.

14. No other boy in the class is as tall as Raman.

15. Spring is not as hot as summer.

16. The highway is not as narrow as this road.

17. Indore is one of the cleanest cities.

18. Your watch is not as expensive as mine.

19. No other runner in the team is as fast as she is.

20. Meera is more punctual than any other student.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences in the Required Degree

This exercise focuses on rewriting sentences by using the appropriate degree of comparison while maintaining grammatical accuracy and meaning.

1. This puzzle is the most difficult one. (Positive)

2. No other bird is as colourful as the peacock. (Comparative)

3. Mathematics is harder than science. (Positive)

4. She is one of the most confident speakers. (Positive)

5. This route is shorter than the other. (Positive)

6. Iron is the strongest metal used here. (Positive)

7. Very few books are as interesting as this one. (Superlative)

8. My answer is more accurate than yours. (Positive)

9. No other student is as disciplined as Arjun. (Superlative)

10. This solution is better than the previous one. (Positive)

11. English is one of the most widely spoken languages. (Positive)

12. Winter is colder than autumn. (Positive)

13. This building is taller than that one. (Positive)

14. No other planet is as large as Jupiter. (Comparative)

15. This chapter is easier than the last. (Positive)

16. She is the smartest child in the family. (Positive)

17. Very few athletes are as dedicated as he is. (Superlative)

18. This explanation is clearer than the earlier one. (Positive)

19. No other metal is as useful as iron. (Superlative)

20. My laptop is faster than yours. (Positive)

Answers 

1. No other puzzle is as difficult as this one.

2. The peacock is more colourful than any other bird.

3. Science is not as hard as mathematics.

4. No other speaker is as confident as she is.

5. The other route is not as short as this one.

6. No other metal used here is as strong as iron.

7. This is one of the most interesting books.

8. Your answer is not as accurate as mine.

9. Arjun is the most disciplined student.

10. The previous solution is not as good as this one.

11. No other language is as widely spoken as English.

12. Autumn is not as cold as winter.

13. That building is not as tall as this one.

14. Jupiter is larger than any other planet.

15. The last chapter is not as easy as this one.

16. No other child in the family is as smart as she is.

17. He is one of the most dedicated athletes.

18. The earlier explanation is not as clear as this one.

19. Iron is the most useful metal.

20. Your laptop is not as fast as mine.

Exercise 3: Change the Degree Without Changing the Meaning

Rewrite the following sentences by changing the degree of comparison without altering their meaning.

1. No other student in the class is as sincere as Rohan.

2. This is the most interesting novel I have ever read.

3. English is easier than French.

4. Very few mountains are as high as Mount Kilimanjaro.

5. This solution is better than all the others.

6. No other player is as skilled as Virat in the team.

7. This is one of the fastest trains in the country.

8. Mathematics is harder than history.

9. Iron is the strongest metal used in this structure.

10. My answer is more accurate than yours.

11. No other city is as crowded as Tokyo.

12. She is one of the most hardworking employees.

13. This road is narrower than the main street.

14. No other animal is as tall as the giraffe.

15. This is the most reliable method available.

16. Summer is hotter than winter in this region.

17. He is one of the most creative writers of his time.

18. Gold is more valuable than silver.

19. No other subject is as scoring as mathematics.

20. This is the most comfortable chair in the room.

Answers 

1. Rohan is more sincere than any other student in the class.

2. No other novel I have read is as interesting as this one.

3. French is not as easy as English.

4. Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the highest mountains.

5. This solution is the best among all the others.

6. Virat is more skilled than any other player in the team.

7. This train is faster than most other trains in the country.

8. History is not as hard as mathematics.

9. No other metal used in this structure is as strong as iron.

10. Your answer is not as accurate as mine.

11. Tokyo is more crowded than any other city.

12. She is more hardworking than most other employees.

13. The main street is not as narrow as this road.

14. The giraffe is taller than any other animal.

15. No other method available is as reliable as this one.

16. Winter is not as hot as summer in this region.

17. He is more creative than most other writers of his time.

18. Silver is not as valuable as gold.

19. Mathematics is more scoring than any other subject.

20. No other chair in the room is as comfortable as this one.

Exercise 4: Transform the Sentences as Directed

Change the degree of comparison as instructed in brackets.

1. This is the tallest building in the city. (Positive)

2. No other student is as punctual as Neha. (Comparative)

3. My bag is heavier than yours. (Positive)

4. This is one of the cleanest beaches in India. (Positive)

5. English is more useful than many other languages. (Positive)

6. No other metal is as expensive as platinum. (Comparative)

7. This explanation is clearer than the previous one. (Positive)

8. She is the most talented singer in the group. (Positive)

9. Very few countries are as developed as Germany. (Superlative)

10. Mathematics is harder than economics. (Positive)

11. This room is larger than the other one. (Positive)

12. No other flower is as fragrant as the jasmine. (Superlative)

13. This route is shorter than the highway. (Positive)

14. He is one of the bravest soldiers. (Positive)

15. Gold is the most precious metal. (Comparative)

16. My house is more spacious than hers. (Positive)

17. No other player is as consistent as she is. (Comparative)

18. This is the easiest chapter in the book. (Positive)

19. Very few animals are as intelligent as dolphins. (Superlative)

20. This is the most effective solution. (Positive)

Answers

1. No other building in the city is as tall as this one.

2. Neha is more punctual than any other student.

3. Your bag is not as heavy as mine.

4. No other beach in India is as clean as this one.

5. Many other languages are not as useful as English.

6. Platinum is more expensive than any other metal.

7. The previous explanation is not as clear as this one.

8. No other singer in the group is as talented as she is.

9. Germany is one of the most developed countries.

10. Economics is not as hard as mathematics.

11. The other room is not as large as this one.

12. Jasmine is the most fragrant flower.

13. The highway is not as short as this route.

14. No other soldier is as brave as he is.

15. Gold is more precious than any other metal.

16. Her house is not as spacious as mine.

17. She is more consistent than any other player.

18. No other chapter in the book is as easy as this one.

19. Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals.

20. No other solution is as effective as this one.