GOOD AFTERNOON
CLASS!
REVIEW
DEGREES OF COMPARISON
Short
It is used to describe the
Shorter
relative quality of nouns
Shortest
and pronouns.
DEGREES
OF
COMPARISON
DEGREES OF COMPARISON
POSITIVE
COMPARATIVE
SUPERLATIVE
POSITIVE
Modify words on their own without the need for
comparison.
Examples are: tall, big, high, bad, lovely, kind, weak,
short, etc.
POSITIVE
Modify words on their own without the need for
comparison.
Examples are: tall, big, high, bad, lovely, kind, weak,
short, etc.
Liza is tall. I am short.
COMPARATIVE
Two persons or things are being compared. The word
than follows the adjective.
To form the comparative degree of one- or two-syllable
adjectives ending in -ly, add the suffix –er (or just -r for
adjectives ending in letter e). For longer words, add
more or less in front.
COMPARATIVE
Examples are: bigger, lovelier, simpler, more exciting,
more beautiful, less expensive, less cheerful.
They are richer than I. Paul is stronger than Peter.
SUPERLATIVE
Compare three or more things. The article the is used
before the adjective.
To form the superlative, add the suffix -est to the word,
or precede it with most or least. Here are some
examples: tallest, loveliest, brightest, most behaved,
most liked, most shocking, least improved, least creative.
SUPERLATIVE
Myrna is the prettiest among the girls.
Of my three sisters, Dolly is the most generous.
She is the best sister in the world.
How are comparisons
indicated?
FIRST
By adding – er or – est to most adjectives of one or two
syllables.
Examples:
Positive Comparative Superlative
kind kinder kindest
humble humbler humblest
SECOND
By adding more or most or less or least to adjectives of
three or more syllables
Examples:
Positive Comparative Superlative
important less important least important
intelligent more intelligent most intelligent
THIRD
By changing the form of irregular adjectives.
Examples:
Positive Comparative Superlative
little less least
bad worse worst
good/well better best
many/much more most
REMINDER
AVOID DOUBLE COMPARISON
more younger younger
least funniest funniest
REMINDER
Don’t use the comparative degree when comparing three
or more things.
This bag is the cheapest of the two options.
This bag is cheaper of the two options.
Marie is most hardworking than Ada
Marie is more hardworking than Ada.
LEARNING TASK 2
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each adjectives.
short shorter shortest
1. wise
2. happy
3. loud
4. stubborn
5. important
LEARNING TASK 1
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each adjectives.
short shorter
1. wise
2. happy
3. loud
4. stubborn
5. important
LEARNING TASK 2
Complete this table with the correct forms of adjectives.
Positive Comparative
tasty tastier
younger
small
lovelier
kinder
late
LEARNING TASK 1
1. My workload is getting lighter each month.
2. Jay wrote the most heartfelt reflection paper among the
group.
3. She was more deserving of the award than Dana.
4. Why do I have to carry the heavier bag?
5. I am the happiest when I’m with you.
Instructions: Choose the correct form of adjective needed to complete each
sentence. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Mario is the _______of the three boys.
A. tall B. taller C. tallest
2. Yogurt is _______than chocolates.
A. healthy B. healthier C. healthiest
3. Mayon Volcano is the _______volcano for me.
A. majestic B. more majestic C. most majestic
4. My brother is a ________ man.
A. hardworking B. more hardworking C. most hardworking
5. Ana is ________than Grace.
A. lovely B. lovelier C. lovelie
LEARNING TASK 2
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each adjectives.
short shorter shortest
1. brave braver bravest
2. happy happier happiest
3. loud louder loudest
4. stubborn more stubborn most stubborn
5. peaceful more peaceful most peaceful
LEARNING TASK 3
Complete this table with the correct forms of adjectives.
Positive Comparative Superlative
tasty tastier tastiest
young younger youngest
bad worse worst
soon sooner soonest
kind kinder kindest
late later latest
Thank you!
