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Change the Degree of Comparision, as directed and rewrite without changing the meaning. A diamond is one of the most precious of all stones. (Comparative)

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Change the Degree of Comparision, as directed and rewrite without changing the meaning.

A diamond is one of the most precious of all stones. (Comparative)

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A diamond is more precious than most other stones.

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Chapter 3.2: The Night I Met Einstein - English Workshop [Page 112]

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