Cara Membandingkan Benda Dalam Bahasa Inggris | COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE Adjectives

Summary

This video explains the use of comparative and superlative forms in English grammar. The presenter discusses the differences between these two types of comparisons, providing clear examples. Comparatives are used for comparing two things and can involve adding '-er' or 'more' to adjectives. Superlatives, on the other hand, compare one thing to many and typically involve adding '-est' or 'most.' The video helps viewers understand when to use each form and how to apply them in everyday sentences. The presenter also emphasizes the importance of practicing these concepts in real-life situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Comparative and superlative forms are used to compare adjectives in English.
• 😀 Comparatives are used when comparing two things, while superlatives are used for comparing one thing with many others.
• 😀 In comparatives, adjectives with one syllable typically take 'er' at the end (e.g., 'faster').
• 😀 For adjectives with more than one syllable, 'more' is used before the adjective instead of 'er' (e.g., 'more handsome').
• 😀 In superlatives, adjectives with one syllable typically take 'est' at the end (e.g., 'biggest').
• 😀 For adjectives with more than one syllable, 'most' is used before the adjective in superlative forms (e.g., 'most interesting').
• 😀 The key to choosing between 'er' and 'more' is to check the number of syllables in the adjective.
• 😀 'More' and 'most' are used with adjectives that are longer or have more than one syllable.
• 😀 The superlative form highlights the extreme or highest degree of an adjective in a group of things (e.g., 'the most interesting').
• 😀 It's important to apply the correct form based on syllable count to ensure grammatical accuracy when making comparisons.

Q & A

What is the difference between comparative and superlative forms in English?

The comparative form is used to compare two things, while the superlative form compares one thing with many others, identifying it as the most extreme or highest in a group.

How is the comparative form constructed for one-syllable adjectives?

For one-syllable adjectives, you add 'er' to the adjective, such as 'fast' becoming 'faster'.

When do you use 'more' instead of adding 'er' in the comparative form?

You use 'more' for adjectives with two or more syllables instead of adding 'er'. For example, 'handsome' becomes 'more handsome'.

What is the rule for using the superlative form with one-syllable adjectives?

For one-syllable adjectives, you add 'est' to the adjective to form the superlative. For example, 'big' becomes 'biggest'.

How do you form the superlative for adjectives with more than one syllable?

For adjectives with more than one syllable, you use 'most' to form the superlative, such as 'interesting' becoming 'the most interesting'.

Can you provide an example of a comparative sentence using a one-syllable adjective?

Sure! 'The train is faster than the car.' In this sentence, 'faster' is the comparative form of 'fast'.

What is the correct comparative form of 'handsome'?

The correct comparative form of 'handsome' is 'more handsome', as 'handsome' has more than one syllable.

Why is 'more handsome' used instead of 'handsomer'?

'More handsome' is used because 'handsome' has more than one syllable, so 'more' is added instead of 'er'.

What is an example of using the superlative form with an adjective having one syllable?

An example would be 'The astronaut is the biggest dream I have in the world.' 'Biggest' is the superlative form of 'big'.

Why is 'most interesting' used instead of 'interestingest'?

'Most interesting' is used because 'interesting' has more than one syllable. For adjectives with more than one syllable, we use 'most' rather than adding 'est'.