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Hyperbole and Superlative
Includes questions related to the use of exaggeration for emphasis or to express a superlative degree.
2,646 Questions
Which of these words is not a superlative?
Superlatives end in -st, -est or contain the words most or least. Look for the one that doesn't do that.
What is the positive and superlative for the word more?
"More" is already positive in the sense that it is additive. The superlative is "most".
What is the comparative and superlative degree for silent?
There are no superlatives or comparatives for "silent". Silence implies complete absence of noise, so it would be difficult to compare one absence with another since they would be both (or all) silent.
Is saying that someone is the best speller in class a hyperbole?
Probably not. He or she may be the best speller in class. Calling them the best speller in the world would be an example of hyperbole.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of the word scarce?
POSITIVE- scarce
COMPARATIVE- scarcer
SUPERLATIVE- scarcest
What is superlative degree of get?
Get is a verb and does not have comparative or superlative degrees.
What is the comparative and superlative of studios?
"Studios" is a plural noun. Nouns don't have a comparative or superlative degree. If you meant studious, that would be more studious and most studious.
What is the comparative and superlative forms for the word Studios?
"Studios" is a plural noun. Nouns don't have a comparative or superlative degree. If you meant studious, that would be more studious and most studious.
