STRUCTURE OF TOEFL - USE THE IRREGULAR –ER, -ER STRUCTURE CORRECTLY

Summary

In this video, the speaker from IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon provides an explanation of comparative and superlative forms in English grammar. The lesson covers the concept of comparing two or more objects, using examples to illustrate both comparative and superlative adjectives. It also delves into the usage of the word 'the' with comparative forms, providing key patterns for constructing comparative and superlative sentences. The speaker highlights essential grammar rules, illustrated with practical examples, and concludes with tips on how to correctly identify these forms in TOEFL practice questions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses the comparative and superlative forms in English grammar, particularly focusing on irregular forms.
• 😀 Comparative means the comparison between two things that have differences (e.g., 'Gold is shorter than Iron').
• 😀 Superlative involves comparing more than two things, where one thing is considered superior among others (e.g., 'Bob is the tallest man in the room').
• 😀 In superlative sentences, 'the' is used before the adjective to indicate the highest degree (e.g., 'the tallest').
• 😀 There is also a usage of 'the' in comparative sentences, not only in superlative forms (e.g., 'The harder you try, the further you get').
• 😀 Parallel comparisons occur in both comparative and superlative forms, where two or more things are compared (e.g., 'The older you get, the more you learn').
• 😀 The pattern for a comparative sentence with 'the' is 'The comparative adjective + noun + the comparative adjective + noun'.
• 😀 Sometimes, the pattern may omit the second 'noun', as seen in sentences like 'The older you get, the more experience you have.'
• 😀 In TOEFL example questions, the structure of sentences with comparative forms should have matching patterns, including 'the' and the comparative adjective.
• 😀 The video concludes with a sample TOEFL question, where the correct answer fits the comparative structure: 'The drop in water temperature is greater.'

Q & A

What are the key topics discussed in the video?

The video focuses on explaining the concepts of comparative and superlative adjectives in English, highlighting their differences, uses, and examples.

What is the definition of a comparative adjective?

A comparative adjective is used to compare two things and show the difference between them, such as in the sentence 'Gold is shorter than iron.'

How does a superlative adjective differ from a comparative adjective?

A superlative adjective is used to describe one thing that is the most or least in comparison to a group of three or more things. For example, 'Bob is the tallest person in the room.'

Can you give an example of a sentence using a superlative adjective?

'Bob is the tallest man in the room' is an example of a superlative adjective.

What role does 'the' play in superlative adjectives?

'The' is used before a superlative adjective to indicate that something is the highest or lowest in a group. For example, 'the tallest,' 'the smartest.'

Is 'the' also used with comparative adjectives?

Yes, 'the' can also be used in comparative adjectives, as seen in the example 'The harder you try, the further behind you are.' This indicates a parallel comparison.

What does 'parallel comparison' mean in the context of comparative adjectives?

A parallel comparison means that both elements being compared are structured in a similar way. For example, 'The older you get, the wiser you become,' where both parts of the sentence are comparative.

What is the structure of a sentence using a comparative adjective?

A sentence using a comparative adjective typically follows the structure 'the comparative adjective + noun + the comparative adjective + noun.' For example, 'The faster you run, the better your health becomes.'

What should follow after the comparative adjective 'the' in a sentence?

After 'the' in a comparative adjective sentence, the adjective should be followed by a noun, and the comparative adjective and noun should be parallel in structure.

Can you explain the structure of the sentence used in the TOEFL example provided in the video?

The TOEFL sentence uses a structure where a comparative adjective is followed by a noun, and the sentence needs to maintain parallel structure. The correct answer in the example follows this pattern, with a comparative adjective and noun properly aligned.