L3_S24_Degrees of Comparison

L3_S24_Degrees of Comparison

Degrees of Comparison are used when we compare one person or one thing with another. 

There are three Degrees of Comparison in English. They are: 

1. Positive degree.

When we speak about only one person or thing, we use the Positive degree. 

Example: This house is big. 

No other house on this street is as big as this one. (Positive) 

2. Comparative degree. 

When we compare two or more persons or things with each other, we use both the Positive degree and the Comparative degree.

Example: This house is bigger than that one. (Comparative)

That house is not as big as this house (Positive)

3. Superlative degree:

When we compare more than two persons or things, we use all the Positive, Comparative, and Superlative degrees. 

Example: This is the biggest house on this street. (Superlative) 

Illustration

The first apple I have is Big.

The second apple I have is bigger than the first apple.

The third apple I have is the biggest among the three apples.

 

Activity

1. Identify the Degree of Comparison of the Statements.

1.    He is the strongest wrestler

2.    She is smarter than her sister.

3.    He is the most handsome actor.

4.    The cat runs quickly.

5.    This automobile brand is superior to that.

6.    Reena is smarter than any student in her category.

7.    Delhi is a clean city

8.    This masterpiece is the second richest temple in the Asian nation.

9.    Australia is slightly smaller than the continent.

10. This masterpiece is the second richest temple in the Asian nation.

 

2. Collect 2 or 3 items of the same category.

Collect two or three objects of the same kind but not identical (For example- 3 pens of different brands). Explain the two or three items (their uniqueness, characteristics, and comparison), that you have with you. You may write about it.

 

Extra Task

Choose at least 3 leaders you like or 3 personalities in your life and write about them, also comparing their attributes and qualities. At the end conclude the best qualities and attributes you know in the people you chose (200 words/ A4 page). Share it with your friends/facilitators in English by talking about that.