Question

Identify the degree of comparison in the following sentence:
She is the fastest girl in her class.

• A. Positive
• B. Comparative
• C. Superlative
• D. None

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Superlative

In this question, we will understand the degree of comparison of adjectives. Adjectives have three degrees that compare one thing to another: positive, comparative and superlative.

The Positive Degree of an adjective in comparison is the adjective in its simple form. It is used to denote the mere existence of some quality of what we speak about. It is used when no comparison is made. The Comparative Degree denotes the existence of a higher degree of the quality than the positive. It is used when two things (or two sets of things) are compared. The Superlative Degree denotes the existence of the highest degree of the quality. It is used when more than two things are compared. In this question, the highest degree is expressed.

Option A: Positive is not possible as there is a comparison being made

Option B: Comparative is used between two things, but in this sentence, the comparison is between the subject and the whole class (more than two things)

Option C: Superlative is the correct choice because "she" is being compared to her whole class

Option D: Is not possible as the sentence does express a degree of comparison.