Positive Degree MCQs | English | One Paper

1. Question 1 of 50

   Choose the correct negative equative structure: 'This car is _______ that one in terms of speed.'

   A not faster as B not fastest than C not as fast as D no fast as
2. Question 2 of 50

   Convert into the positive degree: 'Nothing is more valuable than good health.'

   A Good health is the most valuable thing. B This is already correctly stated in the positive degree. C Good health is valuable as everything. D Good health is more valuable than everything.
3. Question 3 of 50

   Identify the correctly formed positive degree sentence using 'similar to'.

   A Her handwriting is similar as her mother's. B Her handwriting is similar to her mother's. C Her handwriting is the similar to her mother's. D Her handwriting is as similar as her mother's.
4. Question 4 of 50

   Choose the correctly structured positive degree sentence expressing equal distance.

   A The market is far from here than the school. B The market is farther from here than the school. C The market is the farthest from here. D The market is as far from here as the school.
5. Question 5 of 50

   Identify the sentence written in the positive degree.

   A Ali is as tall as Ahmed. B Ali is taller than Ahmed. C Ali is the tallest boy in the class. D Ali is much taller than Ahmed.
6. Question 6 of 50

   Choose the correct positive degree sentence with 'twice as...as' expressing a proportional comparison.

   A This bag is twice heavier than that one, mixes comparative and positive structures incorrectly. B This bag is heavy twice as that one. C This bag is twice as heavy as that one. D This bag is as twice heavy as that one.
7. Question 7 of 50

   Convert into the positive degree: 'He is the most experienced doctor in the hospital.'

   A He is more experienced than every doctor. B Every doctor is as experienced as he is. C He is experienced as every doctor in the hospital. D No other doctor in the hospital is as experienced as he is.
8. Question 8 of 50

   Convert into the positive degree: 'This problem is more complex than I expected.'

   A This problem is as complex as I expected. B I did not expect this problem to be as complex as it is, is a valid rewording; more directly: This problem is not as simple as I expected. C I expected this problem to be as complex as it is. D This problem is the most complex.
9. Question 9 of 50

   Convert into the positive degree: 'She is the most intelligent student in the class.'

   A She is more intelligent than every student. B No other student in the class is as intelligent as she is. C Every student is as intelligent as she is. D She is intelligent as every student.
10. Question 10 of 50

    Choose the correctly structured positive degree comparison for equal wealth.

    A He is as rich as his neighbor. B He is richer than his neighbor. C He is the richest man in the neighborhood. D He is much richer than his neighbor.
11. Question 11 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree equivalent of: 'This laptop is cheaper than that one.'

    A This laptop is the cheapest. B That laptop is not as cheap as this one. C That laptop is as cheap as this one. D This laptop is as cheap as that one.
12. Question 12 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Very few writers are as prolific as Tolstoy.'

    A Tolstoy is more prolific than every writer. B Tolstoy is prolific as every writer. C Every writer is as prolific as Tolstoy. D Tolstoy is one of the most prolific writers.
13. Question 13 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence for two students who study equally hard.

    A Both students study the hard. B Both students study equally hard. C Both students study hard as much. D Both students study as hard more.
14. Question 14 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This novel is less interesting than the previous one.'

    A The previous novel is not as interesting as this one. B This novel is not as interesting as the previous one. C This novel is as interesting as the previous one. D The previous novel is more interesting than this one, is a comparative rewording, not strictly positive degree; correct positive form: This novel is not as interesting as the previous one.
15. Question 15 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree structure to express equality: 'This road is _______ that one.'

    A the widest B much wider than C as wide as D wider than
16. Question 16 of 50

    Identify the error: 'His salary is same as her salary.'

    A 'salary' should be 'salaries' B 'her' should be 'hers' C 'same' should be preceded by 'the' ('the same as') D No error
17. Question 17 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This decision is less risky than the alternative.'

    A This decision is as risky as the alternative. B The alternative is riskier than this decision. C The alternative is not as safe as this decision, uses the opposite quality; more direct: This decision is as risky as, or not as risky as the alternative depending on context, but standard form uses the antonym. D This decision is not as safe as the alternative.
18. Question 18 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence expressing equal importance.

    A Education is the most important factor. B Education important as health. C Education is as important as health in shaping a nation's future. D Education is more important than health.
19. Question 19 of 50

    Choose the correctly structured positive degree sentence for equal speed.

    A The cheetah is faster than the leopard. B The cheetah runs fast than the leopard. C The cheetah runs as fast as the falcon flies, in a loose figurative comparison; more standard: The cheetah is as fast as the leopard. D The cheetah is the fastest animal.
20. Question 20 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This is the most efficient method available.'

    A This method is more efficient than every method. B This method is efficient as every method. C Every method available is as efficient as this one. D No other method available is as efficient as this one.
21. Question 21 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Steel is stronger than iron.'

    A Iron is not as strong as steel. B Steel is the strongest metal. C Steel is as strong as iron. D Iron is as strong as steel.
22. Question 22 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.'

    A Few places I have seen are as beautiful as this one. B This place is beautiful as most places. C This place is more beautiful than most places. D This is the beautiful place I have seen.
23. Question 23 of 50

    Identify the error in this positive degree sentence: 'This book is so interesting as that one.'

    A 'so' should be replaced with 'as' for a standard affirmative equative statement (as...as), though 'so...as' is acceptable in negative sentences B No error C 'that' should be 'this' D 'interesting' should be 'interested'
24. Question 24 of 50

    Choose the correct sentence using 'not so...as' in a negative equative structure.

    A This exercise is not so difficult than the previous one. B This exercise is not so difficult as the previous one. C This exercise is so difficult as the previous one. D This exercise is not as difficult than the previous one.
25. Question 25 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Karachi is bigger than Multan.'

    A Multan is as big as Karachi. B Multan is the biggest city. C Multan is not as big as Karachi. D Karachi is as big as Multan.
26. Question 26 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence for two equally skilled workers.

    A Both workers are equally skilled. B Both workers are as skilled as more. C Both workers are skilled as much. D Both workers are the skilled.
27. Question 27 of 50

    Choose the correctly structured positive degree sentence expressing equal age.

    A Sara is as old as Hina. B Sara is older than Hina. C Sara is the oldest of the two. D Sara is much older than Hina.
28. Question 28 of 50

    Choose the correctly formed positive degree sentence using 'identical to'.

    A This design is identical as the original. B This design is the identical to the original. C This design is as identical as the original. D This design is identical to the original.
29. Question 29 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Very few countries are as diverse as Pakistan culturally.'

    A Pakistan is one of the most culturally diverse countries. B Pakistan is diverse as every country. C Every country is as diverse as Pakistan. D Pakistan is more diverse than every country.
30. Question 30 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This smartphone is more expensive than most smartphones in its category.'

    A This smartphone is as expensive as most smartphones in its category. B This smartphone is the expensive smartphone. C Most smartphones in its category are as expensive as this one. D Most smartphones in its category are not as expensive as this one.
31. Question 31 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence expressing that one quality equals another using 'as...as'.

    A His courage is the most remarkable quality. B His courage remarkable as his intelligence. C His courage is as remarkable as his intelligence. D His courage is more remarkable than his intelligence.
32. Question 32 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence comparing quantity using 'as much as'.

    A He doesn't earn as much than his brother. B He doesn't earn so much than his brother. C He doesn't earn as many as his brother. D He doesn't earn as much as his brother.
33. Question 33 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Iron is more useful than gold.'

    A Gold is as useful as iron. B Iron is the most useful metal. C Iron is as useful as gold. D Gold is not as useful as iron.
34. Question 34 of 50

    Identify the error: 'This building is three times taller than that one, so that one is not as tall three times as this one.'

    A 'building' should be 'buildings' B No error C 'taller' should be 'tall' D The second clause is redundant/incorrectly structured; it should simply say 'that one is not as tall as this one' or 'this one is three times as tall as that one'
35. Question 35 of 50

    Choose the correctly formed positive degree sentence expressing that two options offer equal value.

    A This plan offers value more than that one. B This plan offers as much value as that one. C This plan offers the most value. D This plan offers more value than that one.
36. Question 36 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This is the most difficult question in the exam.'

    A This question is more difficult than every question. B This question is difficult as every question. C Every question is as difficult as this one. D No other question in the exam is as difficult as this one.
37. Question 37 of 50

    Which of the following best describes the positive degree of an adjective/adverb?

    A The form used to compare more than two things, showing the highest degree B The form used to compare two things, showing one has more of a quality C The base form, used when no comparison is being made, or to show equality between two things D A form that only exists for irregular adjectives
38. Question 38 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree structure expressing equality of manner using 'as...as possible'.

    A Please finish the task as quickly as possible. B Please finish the task as quickly as you can, is also grammatically correct with the same meaning. C Please finish the task as quick as possible, incorrect adjective/adverb form here since an adverb is needed. D Please finish the task so quickly as possible.
39. Question 39 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence expressing inferiority using 'less...than' converted appropriately.

    A He experienced less as his colleague. B He is not as experienced as his colleague. C His colleague is as experienced as him, less experienced. D He is as experienced as his colleague, is less experienced.
40. Question 40 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This mountain is the highest peak in the range.'

    A This mountain is higher than every peak. B No other peak in the range is as high as this mountain. C This mountain is high as every peak. D Every peak is as high as this mountain.
41. Question 41 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'He is the tallest boy in his class.'

    A He is taller than every boy. B Every boy is as tall as he is. C He is tall as every boy in his class. D No other boy in his class is as tall as he is.
42. Question 42 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Dubai is more modern than most cities in the region.'

    A Most cities in the region are not as modern as Dubai. B Dubai is the modern city in the region. C Dubai is as modern as most cities in the region. D Most cities in the region are as modern as Dubai.
43. Question 43 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Few cities in the world are as populous as Karachi.'

    A Karachi is more populous than every city. B Karachi is one of the most populous cities in the world. C Karachi is the populous city in the world. D Every city is as populous as Karachi.
44. Question 44 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'Nothing is as precious as time.'

    A Time is precious as everything. B Time is the most precious thing. C This is already correctly stated in the positive degree. D Time is more precious than everything.
45. Question 45 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This medicine is more effective than the previous treatment.'

    A The previous treatment is as effective as this medicine. B The previous treatment is not as effective as this medicine. C This medicine is the most effective. D This medicine is as effective as the previous treatment.
46. Question 46 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree structure using 'the same as'.

    A Her opinion is the same than mine. B Her opinion is as same as mine. C Her opinion is same as mine. D Her opinion is the same as mine.
47. Question 47 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'This restaurant serves the best food in town.'

    A No other restaurant in town serves food as good as this one. B This restaurant serves good food as every restaurant. C Every restaurant serves food as good as this one. D This restaurant serves food better than every restaurant.
48. Question 48 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence comparing number using 'as many as'.

    A She has as many books as her sister. B She has so many books than her sister. C She has as many books than her sister. D She has as much books as her sister.
49. Question 49 of 50

    Convert into the positive degree: 'No other planet in the solar system is as large as Jupiter.'

    A Jupiter is one of the largest planets. B Jupiter is larger than any other planet. C This is already correctly stated in the positive degree. D Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
50. Question 50 of 50

    Choose the correct positive degree sentence expressing that two students have equal ability.

    A Ahmed is capable than Bilal. B Ahmed is more capable than Bilal. C Ahmed is as capable as Bilal. D Ahmed is the most capable of the two.

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