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प्रश्न
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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| Sl.No. | Character | Quality |
| 1. | anxiety | |
| 2. | serious | |
| 3. | fun | |
| 4. | sober | |
| 5. | excitement | |
| 6. | scared | |
| 7. | frightened | |
| 8. | shudder | |
| 9. | hopeful | |
| 10. | horror | |
| 11. | enjoyment | |
| 12. | terrified | |
| 13. | levelheaded | |
| 14. | scornful | |
| 15. | hysterical |
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Fill in the blank with the suitable collective noun.
A ______ of grapes.
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| American | |
| Sri Lankan | |
| Spanish | |
| Burmese | |
| Indian | |
| Thai |
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| Venkat | Hmmm…! Yes… I was the______ one to enrol my name in the events |
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