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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complicates the analysis of comparative constructions?

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

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