Superlative

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Slide 1:Adjectives


Slide 2:Q:What are Adjectives? A:Adjectives are words which are used to describe nouns or pronouns. Adjectives


Slide 3: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


Slide 4:(a) The Positive Degree of Comparison is used when we are speaking of or describing an object. Example: Peter is a short boy.


Slide 5:(b) The Comparative Degree of Comparison is used when we are speaking of or describing two objects. Example:Peter is taller than Paul.


Slide 6:(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.


Slide 8:(b) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by dropping “y” and “-iest”to the Positive.


Slide 9:(c) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by doubling the last letter and adding “-er” and “-ier” to the Positive.


Slide 10:(d) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by changing the spelling of the Positive.


Slide 11:(e) The formation of Comparative and the Superlative forms by using the word “ more” or “most” with Adjectives of three or more syllables.


Slide 12:(f) For a few two-syllable adjectives both kinds of Comparative and Superlative are possible.


Slide 13:End