5. When you compare heavier box to another thing,
you need to use comparative degree.
6. The box is heaviest among other
things in the room.
7. We should then use superlative degree in
comparing the box in two or more things.
8. POSITIVE DEGREE TO COMPARATIVE DEGREE WITH ONE
SYLLABLE
One syllable from the comparative degree by changing
the word with-er in the ending of the word.
cold- colder
9. POSITIVE DEGREE TO COMPARATIVE DEGREE WITH
TWO SYLLABLES
Two syllables from the comparative degree by
changing to word with-er in the ending of the word
or by adding more before the word.
Angry- angrier or more angrier
10. COMPATIVE DEGREE TO SUPERLATIVE DEGREE
Three syllables adjectives from the comparative
degree by changing to word with-est in the ending
of the word or adding “most” before the word.
Intelligence- most intelligent
17. When we compare more than two things
or persons with one another.
18. Add “est” to the end of the word.
Add “most” to the front of the word.
19. Directions: Pick the adjectives in each
sentence and identify the degree of
comparison each adjectives belong.
1. I guess I’d rather buy this pair of shoes ; it is
cheaper than the other.
29. Complete the sentences below with the correct degrees of
comparison of adjectives.
(wise) 1. King Solomon is the ____ king of all.
(delicious) 2. Chocolate is _____.
(strange) 3. Alicia can make _____ voice than Emmy.
(high) 4. Mt. Everest is the _____ mountain in the world.
(tall) 5. Ken is the _____ among the players.
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