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Learning English grammar often comes down to understanding how words can change their meaning and form in different contexts. For example, learning about the degree of comparison rules. The degree of comparison helps us to compare places, people, things, or even ideas by showing whether a quality is present in a normal way, to a greater extent, or to the greatest extent. Learning these comparison rules is important to form correct sentences and for everyday communication. In this blog, you will understand the 3 degrees of comparison, the rules of comparison, and the examples. Towards the end, you will also get to complete the quiz on the topic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Degree of Comparison: An Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before understanding the degree of comparison rules, you must know what the degree of comparison is. In English grammar, it means forms of adjectives and adverbs that show different levels of quality or quantity. It allows us to describe something as it is, or even compare it with another, and show us the best in a group. Basically, it helps us know that a quality exists in a normal form (positive), to a greater extent (comparative), or to the greatest extent (superlative). For example,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Positive:<\/em> The lake is deep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Comparative: <\/em>This lake is deeper than the pond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Superlative: <\/em>That is the deepest lake in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Types of Degree of Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Here is a clear distinction between the three types of degrees of comparison. Only by learning this can you get the degree of comparison rules. The three types are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Positive Degree of Comparison<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The positive degree refers to describing a quality without comparing it to anyone or anything else. It just states how a person, place, or thing is. For example, saying \u201cThe garden is beautiful\u201d. Here beautiful<\/em> is the term that simply describes a garden without making any comparison whatsoever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Comparative Degree<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A comparative degree is when we compare the qualities of two people, places, or things. Often, such words end with \u201c-er\u201d for short adjectives like smaller or faster. Otherwise, it uses terms such as more or less before longer adjectives. For example,  more intelligent, less expensive. An example sentence would be: This movie is more interesting than the previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Superlative Degree<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A superlative degree showcases something of the highest or lowest level of a quality among 3 or more things, places, or people. Such words often end with \u201c-est\u201d like fastest, or smallest. It can also end with \u201cmost\u201d or \u201cleast\u201d for longer adjectives. For example, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Examples of Types of Degree of Comparison<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The table below showcases examples of the three degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative. These examples will help you to better understand how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    S.No<\/strong><\/td>Positive<\/strong><\/td>Example (Positive)<\/strong><\/td>Comparative<\/strong><\/td>Example (Comparative)<\/strong><\/td>Superlative<\/strong><\/td>Example (Superlative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1<\/td>big<\/td>The box is big.<\/td>bigger<\/td>This box is bigger than that one.<\/td>biggest<\/td>This is the biggest box in the room.<\/td><\/tr>
    2<\/td>good<\/td>The food is good.<\/td>better<\/td>This pizza is better than the last one.<\/td>best<\/td>This is the best pizza I\u2019ve ever eaten.<\/td><\/tr>
    3<\/td>beautiful<\/td>The flower is beautiful.<\/td>more beautiful<\/td>This flower is more beautiful than that one.<\/td>most beautiful<\/td>The garden has the most beautiful flowers.<\/td><\/tr>
    4<\/td>busy<\/td>The street is busy.<\/td>busier<\/td>Today is busier than yesterday.<\/td>busiest<\/td>This is the busiest street in town.<\/td><\/tr>
    5<\/td>bright<\/td>The room is bright.<\/td>brighter<\/td>This room is brighter than the other.<\/td>brightest<\/td>This is the brightest room in the house.<\/td><\/tr>
    6<\/td>clean<\/td>The kitchen is clean.<\/td>cleaner<\/td>This kitchen is cleaner than the living room.<\/td>cleanest<\/td>The bathroom is the cleanest room in the house.<\/td><\/tr>
    7<\/td>cheap<\/td>The pen is cheap.<\/td>cheaper<\/td>This pen is cheaper than that one.<\/td>cheapest<\/td>This is the cheapest pen in the shop.<\/td><\/tr>
    8<\/td>expensive<\/td>The bag is expensive.<\/td>more expensive<\/td>This bag is more expensive than that one.<\/td>most expensive<\/td>That is the most expensive bag in the store.<\/td><\/tr>
    9<\/td>close<\/td>The shop is close.<\/td>closer<\/td>This shop is closer than the other.<\/td>closest<\/td>This is the closest shop to my house.<\/td><\/tr>
    10<\/td>dark<\/td>The night is dark.<\/td>darker<\/td>Tonight is darker than yesterday.<\/td>darkest<\/td>This is the darkest night of the month.<\/td><\/tr>
    11<\/td>deep<\/td>The lake is deep.<\/td>deeper<\/td>This lake is deeper than the pond.<\/td>deepest<\/td>That is the deepest lake in the country.<\/td><\/tr>
    12<\/td>dry<\/td>The towel is dry.<\/td>drier<\/td>This towel is drier than that one.<\/td>driest<\/td>This is the driest towel in the pile.<\/td><\/tr>
    13<\/td>cool<\/td>The drink is cool.<\/td>cooler<\/td>This drink is cooler than the other.<\/td>coolest<\/td>This is the coolest drink I have ever had.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read: Learn English Grammar from Scratch: A Beginner\u2019s Guide <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7 Important Rules of Degree of Comparison (with Examples)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are seven important rules for the degrees of comparison. These rules are provided below with examples. You can quickly go through the table to learn how to use comparatives, superlatives, and absolute adjectives correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    S.No<\/strong><\/td>Rule<\/strong><\/td>Correct Example<\/strong><\/td>Wrong Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    1<\/td>Use comparative for comparing two people or things<\/td>Rita is smarter than Gita<\/td>Rita is more smarter than Gita<\/td><\/tr>
    2<\/td>When comparing two different qualities of the same person or thing, use “more” for longer adjectives<\/td>He is more careful than he is patient<\/td>He is more carefuler than patient<\/td><\/tr>
    3<\/td>Double comparatives or superlatives are not used<\/td>This box is heavier than that one This is the tallest building in the city<\/td>This box is more heavier than that one This is the most tallest building<\/td><\/tr>
    4<\/td>Comparison must be between similar things<\/td>Her speed is faster than his speed<\/td>Her speed is faster than his height<\/td><\/tr>
    5<\/td>With “as…as” for first- or second-person pronouns, the verb can be omitted; with third person, it is optional<\/td>I am as strong as you She is not as smart as her sister<\/td>She is not as smart as her sister is (optional, not wrong, but can confuse learners)<\/td><\/tr>
    6<\/td>Certain words must be followed by “to”, not “than” (senior, superior, elder, junior, inferior, preferable, prefer)<\/td>He is senior to me<\/td>He is senior than me<\/td><\/tr>
    7<\/td>Do not use “more” or “most” with absolute adjectives (unique, perfect, dead, universal, impossible)<\/td>This painting is unique<\/td>This painting is more unique<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Degree of Comparison Rules: Practice Exercise<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now it’s time to practise what you have learned so far. Apply the degree of comparison rules, and try to solve these questions. The answers are given towards the end. Hence, you can compare your answers towards the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


    1. Please take the ———- of the two routes.<\/strong>

    A. Short
    B. Shorter
    C. Shortest

    2. India is a —— country.<\/strong>

    A. Big
    B. More big
    C. Bigger

    3. She is —— than her sister.<\/strong>

    A. Smart
    B. Smarter
    C. Smartest

    4. Jahnvi is a —— girl.<\/strong>

    A. Nice
    B. Nicer
    C. Nicest

    5. Ishika is the ——————– girl in her class.<\/strong>

    A. Most intelligent
    B. Intelligent
    C. More Intelligent

    6. I am ——— than you.<\/strong>

    A. Smartest
    B. Smart
    C. Smarter.

    7. This is the ———————– article I have ever read.<\/strong>

    A. Most interesting
    B. Interesting
    C. More interesting

    8. He speaks German ——-<\/strong>

    A. Better
    B. Well
    C. Best

    Answers<\/strong>
    The answers to the above questions are given below:

    1] B. shorter
    2] A. big
    3] B. smarter
    4] A. nice
    5] A.most intelligent
    6] C. smarter
    7] A. most interesting
    8] B. well<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read: 50 Facts About English Language that will Surprise You      <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Degrees of Comparison Quiz <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you know the difference between positive, comparative, and superlative forms, and the degree of comparison rules, take this quiz below. You need to choose the correct answer for each question. The answer key is given towards the end. Let\u2019s see how far you have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Which degree of comparison is used to compare two things?<\/strong>

     A. Positive
     B. Comparative
     C. Superlative

    2. Which degree of comparison is used to compare more than two things?<\/strong>

    A.Positive
    B. Comparative
    C. Superlative

    3. What is the superlative form of the adjective “big”?<\/strong>

    A. Bigger
    B. Biggest
    C. Bigly

    4. Which degree of comparison is used to describe a quality without comparison?<\/strong>

    A. Positive
    B.Comparative
    C. Superlative

    5. What is the comparative form of the adjective “good”?<\/strong>

    A.Better
    B. Gooder
    C. Best

    Answers<\/strong>
    B) Comparative
    C) Superlative
    B) Biggest
    A) Positive
    A) Better<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    What is the formula for the comparative degree?<\/strong><\/strong>

    In general, the comparative degree is constructed by appending ‘-er’ to the end of the adjective, followed by ‘than’. This is true for monosyllable adjectives. In the case of polysyllabic adjectives, however, the adjectives remain the same, and more words are used before the adjective.<\/p> <\/div>

    What is the formula for the comparative degree?<\/strong><\/strong>

    In general, the comparative degree is constructed by appending ‘-er’ to the end of the adjective, followed by ‘than’. This is true for monosyllable adjectives. In the case of polysyllabic adjectives, however, the adjectives remain the same, and more words are used before the adjective.<\/p> <\/div>

    What is the positive degree rule?<\/strong><\/strong>

    When there is no comparison, an adjective is said to be in the positive sense. When an adjective is employed to compare two nouns or pronouns, it is said to be in the comparative degree.<\/p> <\/div>

    What is the degree of the comparison concept?<\/strong><\/strong>

    The degree of comparison is a mechanism for comparing one object to another. The phrase “positive degree” refers to a certain thing or person. The comparative degree contrasts two items or individuals. When comparing more than two items or individuals, the superlative degree is used.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Related Reads  below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Explore Complete  List  of Adjectives From A-Z<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    A<\/strong><\/a><\/td>B<\/strong><\/a><\/td>C<\/strong><\/a><\/td>D<\/strong><\/a><\/td>E<\/strong><\/a><\/td>F<\/strong><\/a><\/td>G<\/strong><\/a><\/td>H<\/strong><\/a><\/td>I<\/strong><\/a><\/td>J<\/strong><\/a><\/td>K<\/strong><\/a><\/td>L<\/strong><\/a><\/td>M<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    N<\/strong><\/a><\/td>O<\/strong><\/a><\/td>P<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Q<\/strong><\/a><\/td>R<\/strong><\/a><\/td>S<\/strong><\/a><\/td>T<\/strong><\/a><\/td>U<\/strong><\/a><\/td>V<\/strong><\/a><\/td>W<\/strong><\/a><\/td>X<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Y<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Z<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Idioms to Express Sadness<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Synonyms of Ephemeral<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Antonyms of Misogyny<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Idioms to Express Surprise<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Synonyms of Welcome<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Antonyms of Brave<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Idioms to Express Excitement<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Synonyms of Huge<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Antonyms of Victim<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    No Pain No Gain Meaning<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Synonyms of Jovial<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Antonyms of Lazy<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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