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प्रश्न
When we compare two nouns, we use comparative adjectives. When we compare more than two nouns, we use superlative adjectives.
For Example -
a. Milind is taller than John.
b. Zakir is the tallest of the three brothers.
Look at the following sentence and observe the changes in the sentence. Discuss the changes and note your responses:
Atul is not as bright as Milind in studies.
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उत्तर
The form of the adjective (bright) was positive in the first sentence because there is no difference between the qualities of the two nouns that are being compared.
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