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What are the three degrees of adjectives?
What are the three degrees of adjectives?
Positive, comparative, superlative
What does the word 'comparative' refer to in the degrees of adjectives?
What does the word 'comparative' refer to in the degrees of adjectives?
Comparing two things.
What do we need to compare two things?
What do we need to compare two things?
More than 2 things
The superlative degree compares ______ things.
The superlative degree compares ______ things.
In English, we often add the suffix 'er' to form the comparative degree and 'est' for the superlative degree.
In English, we often add the suffix 'er' to form the comparative degree and 'est' for the superlative degree.
In English, how do we form the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives that have a long root word?
In English, how do we form the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives that have a long root word?
What are the main functions of adding a letter, deleting a letter, and adding and deleting letters in English spelling?
What are the main functions of adding a letter, deleting a letter, and adding and deleting letters in English spelling?
What is the common function of homophones?
What is the common function of homophones?
Some homophones are related to the 'same' spelling.
Some homophones are related to the 'same' spelling.
Flashcards
Positive Degree
Positive Degree
Describes a thing without comparison.
Comparative Degree
Comparative Degree
Compares two things, showing difference.
Superlative Degree
Superlative Degree
Compares more than two things, showing the highest degree.
Forming Comparative
Forming Comparative
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Forming Superlative
Forming Superlative
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Two-syllable words
Two-syllable words
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-y to -i rule
-y to -i rule
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Doubling consonants rule
Doubling consonants rule
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Words ending in consonant + le
Words ending in consonant + le
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Double vowels rule
Double vowels rule
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Words ending in -ow
Words ending in -ow
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Homonyms
Homonyms
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Homophones
Homophones
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Example of Homonym
Example of Homonym
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Example of Homophone
Example of Homophone
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Adjective
Adjective
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One-syllable adjectives
One-syllable adjectives
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Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y
Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y
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Adjective comparison
Adjective comparison
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Degrees of Comparison
Degrees of Comparison
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Study Notes
English Study Notes: Degrees of Comparison
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Positive Degree: The base form of an adjective, describes a quality without comparison. Example: "happy"
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Comparative Degree: Used to compare two things, add "-er" or use "more" before the adjective. Example: "happier," "more happy"
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Superlative Degree: Compares three or more things, add "-est" or use "most" before the adjective. Example: "happiest," "most happy"
Word Formation - Adding Suffixes
- Words ending in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel often double the final consonant before adding suffixes like "-er" or "-est". Example: "flat/flatter/flattest"
- Some words have irregular forms for comparison e.g. good/better/best, bad/worse/worst
Homophones and Homonyms
- Homophones: Words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings. Example: "to," "two," "too."
- Homonyms: Words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings. Example: "bark (of a tree)" and "bark (of a dog)"
Spelling Rules
- Some words that have two or more syllables will have doubled letters when adding suffixes such as -er or -est.
- Notice the doubling of "pp" in "happier."
- Pay attention how words end; double consonants.
- Words ending in "-y"—change -y to -i if adding "-er" or "-est." Example: "happy/happier/happiest"
- Be aware of the sound of the letters
- words that have one syllable and only end with one consonant/ one vowel
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Description
Explore the essential rules of degrees of comparison, including positive, comparative, and superlative forms of adjectives. This quiz also covers methods of word formation, particularly the use of suffixes and the distinctions between homophones and homonyms. Test your understanding of these vital English language concepts!
