1. The Three Degrees of Adjectives (Comparison)
English 6 Presentation by: Kal-el

2. Positive – no comparison is made or shown.
Examples:
They’re rich.
I’m poor.
Comparative – Two persons or things are being compared, and one of the two is higher or lower in degree.
Examples:
They’re richer than I.
I’m poorer now than when I had a job.

3. Superlative – Three or more persons or things are being compared, and one of them is the highest or lowest in degree.
Examples:
Of my three sisters, Dolly is the most generous.
She’s the best sister in the world.

4. How are comparisons indicated?
By adding –er or –est to most adjectives of one or two syllables.
Examples:
Positive
Comparative
Superlative
kind
kinder
kindest
humble
humbler
humblest
By adding more and most or less and least to adjectives of three or more syllable.
studious
intelligent
more, most studious
less, least intelligent
Examples:

5. By changing the form of irregular adjectives.
Examples:
little
bad, ill
good, well
far
many, much
late
less
worse
better
farther, further
more
later
least
worst
best
farthest, furthest
most
last, latest

6. By using an adjective with the word as to form a phrase that would suggest equality or sameness.
Examples:
My sister is beautiful as my mother.
The speeding car is fast as the train.

7. Activity: Complete the table.
Copy and answer in the whole sheet of paper.
Positive
Comparative
Superlative
kind
greatest
lover
round
kindest
humbler

8. The End! Lesson by: Kal-el
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