When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. Since there are two, and only two, specific kinds of animals mentioned, the correct option is to use the comparative construction. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "It is often said that hippos are more dangerous than lions, but I don't know if I believe that."

Note that a comma and a coordinating conjunction correctly combine these two independent clauses into a compound sentence.

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. Since there is no specific point of comparison named in this sentence, we can assume that Father Bill is being distinguished from all other people. The superlative construction is needed. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "I really enjoy Father Bill's company: he is the kindest man I have ever met."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. Since "the legend of the Pied Piper" is being distinguished from the indefinite (but likely much larger than two) number of stories the writer has "ever heard." The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "The legend of the Pied Piper is one of the most horrifying stories I have ever heard."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. Since two specific people are being directly compared, the best way to correct the example sentence is, "I'm afraid that George is more powerful than Jonathan, and will win their inevitable struggle."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. Since there are not two specified parts of the day in this sentence, we must use the superlative construction. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "I find it extraordinarily difficult to focus in the morning; it is my least favorite part of the day."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. In the example sentence the phrase "of all" appears, this is an almost foolproof sign that the superlative construction will be required. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "Of all three of her sons, Mergo was most proud of Joshua."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. The sentence only mentions "Paul and John," therefore the comparative construction is required. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "Both Paul and John are poor public speakers, but John is worse by far."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. Only two students are mentioned in the example sentence, so the comparative is required. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is: "I find it hard to believe that Jamila is a better student than Aaron, but she proved it this morning."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. In the example sentence, Jimmy is being distinguished from "the whole group," so the best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "Jimmy is the best astronaut of the whole group; he is consistently calm and collected."

When you are comparing only two things, you must use the comparative construction of the adjective or adverb in question. When you are comparing three or more things, or an indefinite number of things, you must use the superlative construction instead. In this case, Alanis Morissette is being distinguished from all the other songwriters of "her generation." The best way to correct the underlined portion above is, "Alanis Morissette wrote one of the best songs of her generation, but a lot of people misunderstand what it's about."