Degree of Comparison dan Contoh Kalimatnya

Summary

This video script teaches the use of comparative and superlative degrees in English. It explains how to compare people or things using adjectives, showcasing how to form comparative (e.g., 'smarter') and superlative (e.g., 'the smartest') sentences. The script also outlines rules for adding suffixes like '-er,' '-est,' 'more,' and 'most' to adjectives, along with exceptions for irregular words like 'good' and 'well.' It provides examples for both comparisons and showing equality, such as using 'as' with adjectives or adverbs. The material is aimed at helping learners understand and apply these grammar concepts effectively.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on comparing people or objects using adjectives to describe differences in attributes.
• 😀 The 'greater comparison' is formed by adding 'er' or 'more' to adjectives, like 'smarter' or 'more diligent'.
• 😀 For the superlative degree, the word 'the' is added with the adjective ending in 'est' or using 'the most', like 'the smartest' or 'the most beautiful'.
• 😀 Adjectives like 'long' become 'longer' for comparative and 'the longest' for superlative forms.
• 😀 Words ending with 'y' change to 'ier' in the comparative form, like 'happy' becoming 'happier'.
• 😀 The comparative degree can be formed by adding 'more' before adjectives with more than one syllable, such as 'more beautiful'.
• 😀 Superlative forms can also use 'the most' for adjectives with more than one syllable, such as 'the most beautiful'.
• 😀 Irregular adjectives like 'good' and 'well' don’t follow typical rules, instead, 'better' and 'the best' are used.
• 😀 When comparing something equal or the same, the construction is 'as + adjective/adverb + as', like 'as smart as' or 'as fast as'.
• 😀 The script includes examples of comparing both people (e.g., 'Rika is more diligent than her sister') and objects (e.g., 'This bag is more expensive than mine').

Q & A

What is the main focus of this lesson?

The main focus of the lesson is on comparative and superlative degrees in English grammar, specifically how to compare people or objects using adjectives.

What is the difference between comparative and superlative degrees?

Comparative degree is used to compare two things or people, often formed by adding '-er' or 'more' to adjectives (e.g., 'smarter' or 'more beautiful'). Superlative degree is used to describe the highest degree of something, typically formed with 'the' plus '-est' or 'the most' (e.g., 'the smartest' or 'the most beautiful').

How is the comparative degree formed for one-syllable adjectives?

For one-syllable adjectives, the comparative degree is typically formed by adding '-er' to the adjective, for example, 'tall' becomes 'taller'.

How are adjectives with two or more syllables treated in the comparative degree?

For adjectives with two or more syllables, the comparative degree is usually formed by adding 'more' before the adjective, such as 'beautiful' becomes 'more beautiful'.

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

For one-syllable adjectives, the superlative degree is formed by adding '-est' to the adjective, for example, 'tall' becomes 'tallest'.

How is the superlative degree formed for adjectives with more than one syllable?

For adjectives with more than one syllable, the superlative degree is formed by adding 'the most' before the adjective, for example, 'beautiful' becomes 'the most beautiful'.

What are some exceptions to the rules for comparative and superlative degrees?

Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms, such as 'good' becoming 'better' (comparative) and 'best' (superlative), and 'bad' becoming 'worse' (comparative) and 'worst' (superlative).

What happens to adjectives that end in 'y' when forming the comparative and superlative degrees?

For adjectives ending in 'y', the 'y' is changed to 'i' before adding '-er' or '-est'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happier' (comparative) and 'happiest' (superlative).

What structure is used to express equality or similarity between two things?

To express equality or similarity, we use the structure 'as + adjective + as', such as 'Your score is as good as mine' or 'I speak English as fluently as my teacher'.

How do adverbs affect the formation of comparative and superlative degrees?

Adverbs are treated similarly to adjectives, with the comparative degree often formed by adding 'more' (e.g., 'more quickly') and the superlative degree formed by adding 'the most' (e.g., 'the most quickly').