English grammar
DEGREES OF COMPARISON Comparison can be made using the three forms of the adjective. COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVES Adjective is a word and it qualifies a noun. It gives more information about the noun. eg. The lion is a strong animal. Rita is a beautiful girl. Adjectives are of three degrees. (1) Positive (2) Comparative (3) Superlative The Positive degree denotes the mere existence of quality. eg. David is a rich man. The Comparative degree is used to compare two persons or things having the same quality. eg. Cancel is more dreadful than cholera . The Superlative degree is used when more than two persons or things are compared. It is singles one from all ...