Superlative

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Adjectives

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Q:What are Adjectives? A:Adjectives are words which are used to describe nouns or pronouns. Adjectives

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Q:What are the 3 Degrees of Comparison ? A:The 3 Degree of Comparison are (1) the Positive Degree, (2) the Comparative Degree and (3) the Superlative Degree. Comparison of Adjectives

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(a) The Positive Degree of Comparison is used when we are speaking of or describing an object. Example: Peter is a short boy.

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(b) The Comparative Degree of Comparison is used when we are speaking of or describing two objects. Example:Peter is taller than Paul.

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(c) The Superlative Degree of Comparison is used when we are speaking of or describing two or more than two objects. Example: Mary is the tallest girl in her school.

The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms : 

The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms (a) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by adding “ –er” and “-est” to the Positive.

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(b) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by dropping “y” and “-iest”to the Positive.

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(c) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by doubling the last letter and adding “-er” and “-ier” to the Positive.

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(d) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by changing the spelling of the Positive.

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(e) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by using the word “ more” or “most” with Adjectives of three or more syllables.

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(f) For a few two-syllable adjectives both kinds of Comparative and Superlative are possible.

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