Comparative Constructions

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Which type of construction serves to express a comparison between two or more entities in quality or degree?

  • Absolute degree
  • Positive degree
  • Superlative degree
  • Comparative degree (correct)

What makes the syntax of comparative constructions poorly understood?

  • Lack of data
  • Lack of research
  • Complexity of the data (correct)
  • Lack of interest

Which of the following is an example of an absolute comparative form?

  • Smaller car
  • Higher education (correct)
  • Bigger house
  • Faster runner

What is a null comparative?

<p>A comparative form without a starting point for comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What complicates the analysis of comparative constructions?

<p>The interaction of various mechanisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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