Question

Change the degree of comparison from comparative to superlative without changing the meaning of the sentence.
         She is more industrious than the other girls in the class.
A. She is the most industrious girl in the class.
B. She is as industrious as other girls in the class.
C. She is very industrious compared to other girls in the class.
D. She is quite industrious compared to other girls in the class.

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 girl is more hard-working than any other girl in the class, which means she is the most hard-working girl in the class.
Option A suggests That she is the most hardworking girl among all the girls in the class. It is the correct option. Option B suggests that she is just as hardworking as the other girls which are not in a superlative degree, hence, option b is incorrect. Option C suggests that she is hardworking as compared to the other girls in the class, which is not in a superlative degree either, hence it is also an incorrect option. Option D suggests that she is barely more hardworking than the other girls in the class and this is not suggesting superiority but simply that her work looks a lot compared to the other girls, hence it is incorrect as well. Only option A is correct.

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