BAHASA INGGRIS Kelas 8 - Degree of Comparison | GIA Academy

Introduction

This tutorial focuses on the Degree of Comparison in English, essential for expressing comparisons between different conditions. We will explore three degrees: Positive, Comparative, and Superlative, with examples for each. Understanding these degrees is crucial for effective communication in English.

Step 1: Understanding Positive Degree

The Positive Degree is used to describe a quality without making any comparison. It simply states that something possesses a quality.

• Example:
  • "The car is fast."

Tips

• Use adjectives in their basic form.
• This degree is often used to present a straightforward description.

Step 2: Learning Comparative Degree

The Comparative Degree is used to compare two entities, indicating that one has more or less of a quality than the other.

• Formation:
  • For one-syllable adjectives, add -er.
    • Example: "tall" becomes "taller."
  • For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -i and add -er.
    • Example: "happy" becomes "happier."
  • For most other adjectives with two or more syllables, use more before the adjective.
    • Example: "beautiful" becomes "more beautiful."

Example Sentences

• "My brother is taller than I am."
• "This book is more interesting than that one."

Tips

• Be mindful of irregular adjectives that do not follow typical rules:
  • Good → Better
  • Bad → Worse

Step 3: Exploring Superlative Degree

The Superlative Degree is used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more entities.

• Formation:
  • For one-syllable adjectives, add -est.
    • Example: "fast" becomes "fastest."
  • For two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, change -y to -i and add -est.
    • Example: "happy" becomes "happiest."
  • For most other adjectives with two or more syllables, use most before the adjective.
    • Example: "beautiful" becomes "the most beautiful."

Example Sentences

• "She is the tallest in her class."
• "This is the most interesting movie I have ever seen."

Tips

• Use "the" before superlative adjectives as they refer to a specific entity.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned about the three degrees of comparison in English: Positive, Comparative, and Superlative. Understanding these degrees will enhance your ability to make comparisons effectively.

Next Steps

• Practice forming sentences using different degrees of comparison.
• Engage in conversations where you can apply what you've learned.
• Share your knowledge with peers to reinforce your understanding.