Question

Change the below sentence from superlative degree of comparison to comparative:
The Himalayas are the tallest mountain range in South Asia.

• A. The Himalayas are taller than all other mountain ranges in South Asia.
• B. The Himalayas are more tall than all other mountain ranges in South Asia.
• C. The Himalayas are a tall mountain range in South Asia.
• D. The Himalayas are the most tall mountain range in South Asia.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The Himalayas are taller than all other mountain ranges in South Asia.

An adjective can exist in three forms–positive, comparative and superlative. The positive form is the base form of the adjective. The comparative form expresses a higher degree of some quality. The superlative form expresses the highest degree. For adjectives with a single syllable, the comparative degree is formed by suffixing '-er' and the superlative degree is formed by suffixing '-est'.

The adjective, 'tall' is the positive form. Its comparative degree of comparison is 'taller'. Its superlative degree of comparison is 'tallest'. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Options B and D are incorrect as 'more tall' and 'most tall' are incorrect usages of the adjective.

Option C is incorrect as 'tall' is the positive form of the said adjective, not the comparative form.