DEGREE OF COMPARISON - MATERI KELAS VIII LENGKAP

Summary

This lesson focuses on the use of comparative and superlative adjectives in English, explaining how to compare objects based on various attributes like height, weight, price, and speed. It introduces the three degrees of comparison: positive (for equality), comparative (for differences), and superlative (for extremes). The script provides clear examples, rules for constructing sentences in each degree, and specific guidelines for adjectives with one, two, or more syllables. The lesson includes practical examples and concludes with tips on making comparisons effectively in everyday situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Comparison in English refers to evaluating two or more things based on their attributes like price, size, or weight.
• 😀 The adjectives used in comparisons include high, long, heavy, big, fast, expensive, and others depending on the context.
• 😀 There are three main degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative.
• 😀 Positive degree expresses equality (e.g., 'A is as high as B').
• 😀 Comparative degree compares two objects, usually with 'more' or 'er' (e.g., 'A is taller than B').
• 😀 Superlative degree highlights the highest or lowest degree among three or more items (e.g., 'A is the tallest').
• 😀 For adjectives with one or two syllables, the comparative form is made by adding 'er' and the superlative by adding 'est' (e.g., 'taller', 'tallest').
• 😀 For adjectives with more than two syllables, 'more' and 'most' are used for comparative and superlative forms (e.g., 'more beautiful', 'most beautiful').
• 😀 Some adjectives, like 'good' and 'bad', have irregular comparative and superlative forms (e.g., 'better', 'best', 'worse', 'worst').
• 😀 The lesson also covers how to use comparison with specific examples like height, price, and speed in everyday language.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'comparison' in the context of this lesson?

In this lesson, 'comparison' refers to the act of comparing two or more things, specifically looking at their characteristics or qualities, such as size, price, or weight.

How do we compare the price of two objects in this lesson?

We compare prices by using adjectives like 'expensive' or 'cheap'. For example, if one object costs more than another, we describe the more expensive item as 'more expensive' and the cheaper one as 'cheaper'.

What are the three types of degree in comparison discussed in the script?

The three types of comparison degrees are the positive degree (for equality), the comparative degree (for comparing differences), and the superlative degree (for indicating the extreme or highest degree).

Can you give an example of positive degree comparison?

An example of positive degree comparison is when two objects are equal in size or value, such as 'A is as tall as B'.

What is the rule for forming a comparative degree?

To form a comparative degree, if the adjective has one or two syllables, we add 'er' at the end, followed by 'than'. For adjectives with more than two syllables, we use 'more' before the adjective.

How do we form the superlative degree in English?

For the superlative degree, if the adjective has one or two syllables, we add 'the' before the adjective and 'est' at the end. For adjectives with more than two syllables, we use 'the most' before the adjective.

What are the rules for adjectives that don’t follow standard comparative and superlative rules?

Some adjectives have irregular forms. For example, 'good' becomes 'better' in the comparative degree and 'best' in the superlative degree. 'Bad' becomes 'worse' and 'worst', and 'far' becomes 'farther' and 'farthest'.

What is the main purpose of using comparative and superlative degrees in English?

The main purpose is to compare differences between two or more things (comparative) or to highlight the extreme degree of a quality in one thing among a group (superlative).

In the context of the lesson, how do you compare the weight of objects?

When comparing the weight of objects, adjectives like 'heavy' and 'light' are used. For example, 'Object A is heavier than Object B' or 'Object C is the lightest of all'.

How would you compare two objects based on their speed in this lesson?

To compare speed, we use adjectives like 'fast' and 'slow'. For example, 'The car is faster than the bike' or 'The airplane is the fastest'.