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2. Positive: Sahil is a clever boy.
Comparative: _______________________________________________________
Superlative: _______________________________________________________
3. Positive: _______________________________________________________

Comparative: Julie is better than her classmates at singing.
Superlative: _______________________________________________________
4. Positive: _______________________________________________________
Comparative: _______________________________________________________
Superlative: The Ganges is the largest river in India.
5. Positive: The crow is a cunning bird.
Comparative: _______________________________________________________
Superlative: _______________________________________________________

B. Fill in the missing adjectives in the table given below.

Positive Comparative Superlative
bad worst

good better
far farther

better best
late latest

less
more most

near nearer
old oldest

Let’s Learn Order of Adjectives

Many times, in literary pieces more than one adjectives are used together in a single
sentence. These are used to make the statement impactful and decorative. Whenever
there is more than one adjective describing something, we place them in a definite order.
Generally, the following order is followed. 4. shape 5. age

1. opinion
3. physical quantity
2. size
Adjectives For example: Let’s order a delicious, huge, rectangular, pepperoni pizza. 10. purpose
7. origin
8. material
9. type
6. colour
Practice Time 5

Rewrite the given sentences with the correct order of adjectives.
1. A green and yellow horrible slimy-looking dish.
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2. A French light and breezy lingering perfume.

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