Degrees of Comparison-Cara Belajar Mudah & Cepat

Summary

This video introduces the concept of degrees of comparison in English, explaining the positive, comparative, and superlative degrees. The positive degree is used to compare things that are equal, like 'as big as'. The comparative degree compares two things, using forms like 'taller than'. The superlative degree compares more than two things, using forms like 'the tallest'. The video also covers rules for adjectives of different syllables and addresses exceptions such as 'good', 'better', and 'best'. Viewers are guided through various examples, making it easy to understand and apply these comparison rules.

Takeaways

• 😀 The degrees of comparison are used to compare one thing or person with another.
• 😀 There are three main degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative.
• 😀 The positive degree is used to compare things that are the same (e.g., 'My house is as big as yours').
• 😀 The comparative degree is used to compare two different things (e.g., 'Your house is bigger than mine').
• 😀 The superlative degree is used to compare more than two things, indicating the highest or lowest in a group (e.g., 'Their house is the biggest of all').
• 😀 For one-syllable adjectives, the comparative form is created by adding '-er' (e.g., 'taller'), and for superlative, '-est' (e.g., 'tallest').
• 😀 For adjectives with two or more syllables, 'more' is added for the comparative degree (e.g., 'more beautiful'), and 'most' for the superlative (e.g., 'the most beautiful').
• 😀 The positive degree uses the structure 'as + adjective + as' (e.g., 'as tall as'), while the comparative degree uses 'more + adjective' or 'adjective + er'.
• 😀 Irregular adjectives and adverbs have different comparative and superlative forms, such as 'good' becoming 'better' in the comparative and 'best' in the superlative.
• 😀 The script covers common examples like 'well', 'many', 'much', and 'far', which also have irregular comparative and superlative forms.

Q & A

What are the three degrees of comparison in English grammar?

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

What is the positive degree used for in comparisons?

The positive degree is used to compare two things that are of the same quality or characteristic, such as 'My house is as big as yours.'

How is the comparative degree used in English?

The comparative degree is used to compare two different things, for example, 'Your house is bigger than mine.'

What does the superlative degree express?

The superlative degree is used to compare more than two things, indicating the highest or lowest degree of a characteristic, like 'Their house is the biggest of all.'

What is the structure of a sentence in the positive degree?

In the positive degree, sentences typically use the structure 'as + adjective + as,' such as 'The beautiful lady is as tall as you.'

What pattern is used for adjectives with one syllable or two syllables in the comparative degree?

For adjectives with one syllable or two syllables (ending in 'y'), the pattern is 'adjective + er,' for example, 'The lady is taller than him.'

How do you form the comparative degree with adjectives that have two or more syllables?

For adjectives with two or more syllables, the comparative degree is formed using 'more + adjective,' like 'My father is more handsome than my uncle.'

What is the pattern for forming the superlative degree with one or two syllables?

For one or two syllable adjectives, the superlative degree is formed using 'the + adjective + est,' such as 'She is the tallest of all.'

How is the superlative degree formed for adjectives with two or more syllables?

For adjectives with two or more syllables, the superlative degree is formed using 'the most + adjective,' like 'This flower is the most beautiful one in the garden.'

Are there exceptions to the rules of comparative and superlative degrees?

Yes, there are some exceptions, where certain adjectives have irregular forms in the comparative and superlative degrees, such as 'good' becoming 'better' and 'best,' and 'bad' becoming 'worse' and 'worst.'

Can you provide an example using the word 'good' in different degrees of comparison?

Sure! In the positive degree, we might say 'It is a good score.' In the comparative degree, 'This score is better than that one.' And in the superlative degree, 'This is the best score of all.'