Comparison Degree | Positive, Comparative, and Superlative Degree

Summary

This video lesson focuses on the comparison degree in English, teaching viewers how to compare things using positive, comparative, and superlative degrees. The video covers the rules for each degree, explaining how to use adjectives or adverbs to compare two or more things. It includes examples such as comparing the heights of two people or the speeds of vehicles, and introduces the use of 'more' for longer adjectives. The superlative degree is also explored, showing how to compare one item to a group, such as 'the most expensive' or 'the tallest.' The lesson aims to simplify these grammar rules for learners.

Takeaways

• 😀 Positive degree is used to compare two things that have the same characteristic or quality, such as 'Dika is as smart as Devie.'
• 😀 Comparative degree compares two things with different characteristics, indicating 'more' or 'less,' like 'Doni is taller than Siska.'
• 😀 Superlative degree compares one thing to a group, indicating the 'most' or 'least,' like 'Doni is the tallest boy in his family.'
• 😀 For positive degree, adjectives are often followed by 'as + adjective + as' to indicate equality, such as 'The motorbike is as fast as the car.'
• 😀 In comparative degree, adjectives are modified by adding 'er' (for single-syllable adjectives) or 'more' (for multi-syllable adjectives), like 'smaller' or 'more expensive.'
• 😀 For superlative degree, adjectives are modified by adding 'est' (for single-syllable adjectives) or 'most' (for multi-syllable adjectives), such as 'smallest' or 'most comfortable.'
• 😀 Adjectives with one syllable generally use 'er' for comparison (e.g., 'taller'), while adjectives with more than one syllable use 'more' or 'most' (e.g., 'more expensive').
• 😀 The 'most' prefix is used for superlative degree when the adjective has more than two syllables, like 'the most expensive' or 'the most beautiful.'
• 😀 When comparing two things that are the same, we use the positive degree form; when one thing has more of a characteristic, we use the comparative degree.
• 😀 The script encourages understanding of how to apply these degrees in English with real-world examples such as comparing the price of a bicycle and a motorbike or comparing the speed of a car and a motorcycle.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the lesson in the video?

The lesson is focused on teaching comparison degrees in English, specifically positive, comparative, and superlative degrees, along with examples and their usage.

What is a positive degree used for in comparisons?

A positive degree is used to compare two things or people that share the same characteristic or quality. It indicates equality between the things being compared.

Can you give an example of a sentence using the positive degree?

Sure! For example: 'The motorbike is as fast as the car.' Both the motorbike and the car have the same speed.

How do you form a comparative degree in English?

A comparative degree is formed by adding '-er' to adjectives with one syllable or by using 'more' before adjectives with two or more syllables. It is used to compare two things with different qualities.

Give an example sentence with a comparative degree.

For example: 'Doni is taller than Siska.' This compares Doni and Siska, with Doni being taller.

What is the superlative degree used for?

The superlative degree is used to compare one thing or person against a group, indicating that it has the highest or lowest quality in that group.

Can you provide an example sentence using the superlative degree?

Certainly! For example: 'Doni is the tallest boy in his family.' This means Doni is the tallest when compared to all other boys in his family.

What is the rule for forming the superlative degree with adjectives?

For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the adjective. For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'most' before the adjective to form the superlative degree.

Why do we use 'more' before adjectives like 'expensive' in comparative sentences?

We use 'more' because 'expensive' is a multi-syllable adjective. For adjectives with two or more syllables, 'more' is used instead of adding '-er' to show comparison.

What does 'the most expensive' mean in the context of the superlative degree?

'The most expensive' indicates that out of all items in the group, this particular one has the highest price. For example: 'The car is the most expensive vehicle.'