Question

Change the degree of comparison from superlative to comparative without changing the meaning of the sentence.
        Cheetah is the fastest animal.
         This question has multiple correct answers.
A)No other animal is as fast as the Cheetah.
B)No other animal is faster than the Cheetah.
C)The cheetah is faster than any other animal.
 D)The cheetah is faster than all the other animals.

Answer 1

Hint: To answer the question, one must understand the degrees of comparison and the meaning that each one of those conveys.

Complete step-by-step answer:

The superlative degree conveys unparalleled superiority, while, comparative degree conveys a comparison between two or more entities on the same basis. The given sentence means that the cheetah’s speed is unparalleled and it is unmatched by any other animal.
Option A suggests that no other animal can compete with the cheetah, which is the same as the given sentence. It is the correct option. Option B suggests that cheetah’s speed is unparalleled, hence, option b is also correct. Option C suggests that the cheetah is faster than any other animal, which again means his speed is unparalleled, hence it is also a correct option. Option D suggests that the cheetah is faster than all other animals, which indicates superiority, hence it is correct as well. All the choices are correct.

Note: Here, one must be very clear with the degrees and what their usage means.