Question

Use the comparative degree of comparison in the following sentence:

The child was ______ (happy) living in London than he was living in New York.

a)as happy as
b)more happy
c)happier
d)happiest

Answer 1

Hint: The comparative degree of comparison is used to draw comparison between two items, people or groups or commodities in general.

Complete step-by-step answer:


Most adjectives have three different forms to show the degree of comparison among them. They are- positive, comparative and superlative degrees. The positive is used to describe one item, group, person or commodity. The comparative degree is used to describe two items or goods. Superlative degree is used to compare three or more nouns or one thing against the rest of the group.

As happy as is used when happiness or contentment of one person is compared with an embodiment of happiness. Frequently in English it is used in the form of `` happy as a lark. It means or has connotations of being carefree or unaware of realities. Example: She was as happy as a lark with her ten dollar pay rise.

More happiness means that the level of contentment, cheerfulness or joy is more compared with the previous situation that the person might be in. But it is not the correct form of comparative degree used.

Happiest is a superlative degree and is used for an individual or person who might be most happiest in the comparative group. She was the happiest when she received the gift from her mother.

Happier is the comparative degree for happiness. It is used when we need to compare the joyful state of mind of a person or individual with another one. It also means more happiness. Example: She was happier after she shifted to the new house. Hence happier is the correct option as it appropriately compares the happiness of the child at both the locations.

Hint: Try to understand the difference between positive, comparative and superlative degrees to better mark out the wrong option.