Degree of Comparison | Materi Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII & X | Positive - Comparative - Superlative

Summary

The video explains the concept of degrees of comparison in English, focusing on adjectives and adverbs used to compare qualities. It covers three main types: positive, comparative, and superlative degrees, illustrating each with examples. The positive degree compares two entities of equal quality, while the comparative degree highlights the differences between two items, and the superlative degree identifies the highest quality among three or more items. The video also addresses irregular forms of comparison, emphasizing the importance of memorizing these exceptions. This informative guide is designed for learners looking to enhance their understanding of English grammar.

Takeaways

• 😀 The degree of comparison in English grammar allows for the comparison of qualities between people or objects.
• 😀 There are three types of degrees of comparison: positive degree, comparative degree, and superlative degree.
• 😀 Positive degree indicates that two things being compared are of equal quality, using adjectives or adverbs.
• 😀 Comparative degree compares two entities, using 'er' for one-syllable adjectives or 'more' for two-syllable or longer adjectives.
• 😀 Superlative degree expresses the highest quality among three or more entities, using 'the most' or 'est' depending on the word's structure.
• 😀 Irregular forms of comparison require memorization as they do not follow standard rules for modification.
• 😀 Adjectives ending in 'y' change to 'ier' for comparative and 'iest' for superlative forms.
• 😀 Examples of comparative forms include 'bigger' for positive and 'the biggest' for superlative.
• 😀 Common irregular adjectives include 'good' (better, best) and 'bad' (worse, worst).
• 😀 Understanding these degrees is essential for constructing accurate and effective comparisons in English.

Q & A

What is the degree of comparison?

The degree of comparison is a grammatical form used to compare the qualities of people or things, primarily utilizing adjectives and adverbs.

What are the three types of comparison degrees?

The three types of comparison degrees are positive degree, comparative degree, and superlative degree.

How is the positive degree structured?

The positive degree compares two or more items at the same level and is structured as: Subject + to be + adjective (or adverb).

Can you provide an example of a positive degree sentence?

An example of a positive degree sentence is: 'Vina is as beautiful as Nita.'

What distinguishes the comparative degree from the positive degree?

The comparative degree is used to compare two items, indicating that one has a greater quality than the other, often formed by adding '-er' for one-syllable adjectives or 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables.

What is the structure for forming a comparative degree?

The structure varies: for one-syllable adjectives, it is Subject + to be + adjective + -er + object; for two or more syllable adjectives, it is Subject + to be + more + adjective + than + object.

Give an example of a comparative degree sentence.

An example of a comparative degree sentence is: 'Ferrari is more expensive than Daihatsu.'

What defines the superlative degree?

The superlative degree describes the highest degree of a quality among three or more items and is formed using 'the most' or by adding '-est' to the adjective.

What is the structure for forming a superlative degree?

For one-syllable adjectives, the structure is Subject + to be + the + adjective + -est + object; for two or more syllable adjectives, it is Subject + to be + the most + adjective + object.

What are some examples of irregular comparisons?

Some examples of irregular comparisons include: good → better → best, bad → worse → worst, and far → farther → farthest.