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Adjective clause

An adjective clause is the same as a relative clause. Adjective clauses are used to modify nouns or noun phrases.

Adjective phrase

Absolute comparative

The term absolute comparative refers to a comparative form used without a standard of comparison. Examples are: the younger generation, he knows better. In these examples the absolute comparative does not provide an answer to the questions ‘younger than who’ or ‘better than whom’.

Fill in the blanks with suitable idioms or phrases.

1.    He drops in ————— for a chat with me.

a)    Over and over
b)    Off and on
c)    Of and on
d)    Off and over

Incorrect: He told me that honesty was the best policy.
Correct: He told me that honesty is the best policy.

Explanation

Changing an exclamatory sentence into an assertive sentence and vice versa

Exclamatory: What a beautiful flower!
Assertive: It is a beautiful flower.

Exclamatory: What a great victory!
Assertive: It is a great victory.