Lesson for Grade 2 Learners in Elementary English.

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DEGREES OF
ADJECTIVES

2. OBJECTIVE
Use the degrees of adjectives
in making comparisons
(positive, comparative,
superlative) EN3G-IVi-j-5.2

3. SPELLING
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B
C
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4. REVIEW
Read and identify the adjectives.

5. REVIEW
Jason is a very bright boy.

6. REVIEW
The watch you bought was quite
expensive.

7. REVIEW
Roses are fragrant and beautiful kind
of flower.

8. REVIEW
Danica is kind and cheerful.

9. REVIEW
The lovable son hugged his
hardworking parents.

10. Lets watch and sing this!

11. Bring Me:
Game

12. Bring me something soft
Describe the color ,sizes and texture of the
things that you brought. Then compare…
Bring me something BIG
Bring me something BIG
Bring me something BIG

13. Adjectives have three degrees
that compare one thing to
another. The three degrees of
adjectives are positive,
comparative and superlative.

14. The Comparative Degree
This compares two things
to show which has the lesser or
greater degree of the quality.
Examples: slower, more
beautiful, happier

15. The Positive Degree
This offers no comparison. It just tells
us about the description of a quality.
Examples: slow, beautiful, happy

16. • The Superlative Degree
This compares more than two
things to show which has the least
or greatest degree of the quality.
Examples: slowest, most beautiful,
happiest

18. Let us learn more about degrees of adjectives using this picture.

21. GROUP ACTIVITY

22. Group I: Provide the correct degree of comparison of adjectives
in the parenthesis to complete the following sentences.
1. Patty is (short) ______ than her brother.
2. The Jones family is (rich) _______.
3. My room is (clean) ________ than yours.
4. His cellphone is the (fancy) _______ of them all.
5. The sea is (calm) ________.

23. Example:
What can you say about Candle A?
Answer: Candle A is short.
1. What can you say about the length of Candle A compared to
Candle B?
2. Which is longer, Candle B or Candle C?
3. Of the three candles, which one is the longest?
4. Which is shorter, Candle A or Candle C?
5. Of the three candles, which one is the shortest?
Group II: Answer the following questions using the picture
below. The answers must be in a complete sentence to
show degrees of
adjectives. Do this on your answer sheet.

24. Write the -er or -est forms of the given adjectives. Use -er
adjectives when comparing two persons or things and -est
adjectives when comparing three or more persons or things.

25. Direction: Read each sentence carefully. Take note of the
underlined adjectives. Then, identify the degree of comparison
used in each sentence. Do this on your answer sheet.
Example: My best friend is the tallest of all.
Answer: Superlative
1. Carabao is bigger than pig.
2. Nena is heavier than Alma.
3. Jasper is the brightest boy in the class.
4. Philippines is a beautiful country.

26. What are the degrees of comparison of
adjectives? When do we use the positive,
comparative, and superlative degrees?
Generaliz
ation

27. 1. Baguio is ______________ than Manila.
A. cold B. colder C. coldest
2. Mahogany tree is ___________ than mango.
A. tall B. taller C. tallest
3. The first honor pupil got the ______________ grade of all pupils.
A. high B. higher C. highest
4. Sarah is a ______________ girl.
A. pretty B. prettier C. prettiest
5. Our house is the _____________ among houses here in our place.
Direction: Write the letter of the correct degree of adjective to
complete the sentence.

28. Complete the table using the correct adjectives in the word box.
Write your answer on the space provided
Assignment