Degrees of Comparison Exercises
The degrees of comparison play a vital role in English grammar, enabling us to compare and describe people, objects, and situations effectively. Whether you’re describing a beautiful view, comparing two cars, or identifying the best choice, degrees of comparison add depth and clarity to our communication.
What Are Degrees of Comparison?
Degrees of comparison are grammatical forms used to compare the qualities of nouns. They consist of three levels:
- Positive Degree:
Describes a single noun without making any comparison.- Example: She is tall.
- Comparative Degree:
Compares two nouns. Usually formed by adding “-er” to the adjective or using “more” before it.- Example: She is taller than her sister.
- Superlative Degree:
Compares three or more nouns, indicating the highest degree of the quality. Usually formed by adding “-est” to the adjective or using “most” before it.- Example: She is the tallest in her class.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Double Comparatives or Superlatives:
- Incorrect: She is more taller than him.
- Correct: She is taller than him.
- Mixing Up Degrees:
- Incorrect: This is the most good book I’ve read.
- Correct: This is the best book I’ve read.
- Confusing Comparatives with Positive Degree:
- Incorrect: She is tall than her brother.
- Correct: She is taller than her brother.
Sample Degrees of Comparison Exercises
Fill-in-the-Blanks
- This car is _____ (fast) than that one.
- Answer: Faster
- Of all the students, she is the _____ (intelligent).
- Answer: Most intelligent
- The weather today is _____ (good) than yesterday.
- Answer: Better
Identify the Degree of Comparison
- He is the kindest person I know.
- Answer: Superlative
- This mountain is higher than that one.
- Answer: Comparative
- She is a talented artist.
- Answer: Positive
Error Spotting
- This is the most fastest train in the world.
- Correction: most fastest → fastest
- He is more stronger than his opponent.
- Correction: more stronger → stronger
- She is the most happiest girl in the room.
- Correction: most happiest → happiest
Degrees of comparison are essential for expressing comparisons and descriptions with precision. By practicing exercises and understanding the rules, you can strengthen your grammar skills and communicate more effectively.
