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Replace the comparative adjective in the following sentence with their positive form. The pen is mightier than the sword. - English

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Replace the comparative adjective in the following sentence with their positive form.

The pen is mightier than the sword.

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उत्तर

The sword is not as mighty as the pen.

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अध्याय 5.1: The Status of Tamil as a Classical Language - Grammar- Degrees of Comparison [पृष्ठ १५९]

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अध्याय 5.1 The Status of Tamil as a Classical Language
Grammar- Degrees of Comparison | Q 3 2. | पृष्ठ १५९

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Ramanujan was brought to England.


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happy 


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What are you __________? (do)
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Complete the following sentence using appropriate Connector from the options.

I can play quite a few instruments ______________, the flute, the guitar and the piano.


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frivolous rebukes


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