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QUARTER 2 WEEK 4.1 DAY ____________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL 6 dd/mm/yyyy

TOPIC Degrees of Comparison of Irregular Adjectives

Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate
grammatical structures: Degrees of irregular adjectives
Code: • Define what is an adjective
LEARNING
EN6G-IIa-5.5 • Tell the degrees of adjectives (positive, comparative,
COMPETENCY
EN6G-IIa-5.2 superlative)
• Explain the rules in forming the degrees of adjective
• Use degrees of adjectives in a sentence
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on your answer sheets.

UNDERSTAND
Topic Title: Degrees of Comparison of Irregular Adjectives
Good day Learner! How are you today?
Can you still remember how to compare regular adjectives? You are just going to add -er and -est to the
adjectives but this time, we will explore how to compare irregular adjectives and how to use it in the sentence.

What are adjectives?

Adjectives are words that describe a noun or a pronoun. It can be number, size, shape, kind or quality,
age and color.
1. Lisa is wearing a sleeveless shirt today.
2. They live in a beautiful house.

The word sleeveless in the first sentence describes the shirt of Lisa and the word beautiful in the second
sentence describes the house they lived in. The words sleeveless and beautiful are examples of adjectives.

There are two types of adjectives, the regular and irregular adjectives.
1. Regular Adjectives are adjectives that we retain the word and add -er/- est or use more/most to
form the comparative and superlative degrees.
Example:
Positive Comparative Superlative
Smart smarter smartest
Positive: My brother is a smart boy.
Comparative: Rowena is smarter than Maria.
Superlative: Juan is the smartest student in the class.

2. Irregular Adjectives are adjectives that we change the word to form its comparative and
superlative forms.
Example:
Positive Comparative Superlative
Good better best
Positive: That’s a good book.
Comparative: I like this book better than the last one I read.
Superlative: This is the best book I’ve ever read.

Let’s review the three degrees of comparison of adjectives.

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 1. Positive Degree. This degree shows no comparison. It describes one thing, animal, person or group of
persons/things.
2. Comparative Degree. It compares two things, animals, persons or groups of persons/things.
3. Superlative Degree. It compares more than two things, animals, persons or groups of persons/things.
Below are examples of irregular adjectives in the different degrees of comparison.
Positive Comparative Superlative
Bad worse worst
far (distance) farther farthest
far (extent) further Furthest
good better Best
ill worse worst
late later Latest
less lesser least
little less least
many more Much
much more Most
Now that you already understand the irregular adjectives and its degrees, let’s define what a sentence
is including its two main parts.

What is a sentence?
A sentence is a word or a group of words that has complete thought or idea. In simple terms,
a sentence is a set of words that contain a subject and predicate.
A subject is the topic of the sentence or the one who’s doing the action while a predicate talks about the
subject in the sentence or refers to the action done by the subject.
Example:
1. Maria is good in the class.
2. Ana is better than Maria in the class.
3. Karen is the best pupil in the class.

In writing a sentence in the different degrees of comparison of adjectives, following this pattern is
suggested:
1. Positive Degree: subject + linking verb + adjective + noun
Example: Maria is a good cook.
2. Comparative Degree: subject + linking verb + comparative adjective + than + noun
Example: Carla is a better cook than Maria.
3. Superlative Degree: subject + the + superlative adjective + noun
Example: Rhonna is the best cook among Carla and Maria.

Read the paragraph below and answer the exercises that follow.

What could be the best exercise to keep physically fit? Some say that brisk walking is a good way of
exercising all parts of your body. Others say that swimming is better than brisk walking because swimming
does not only help us maintain a good figure, but it also keeps the heart healthy. A number of health-conscious
people claim that weightlifting is the best type of exercise not only for men but also for women. What could
really be the best way to keep physically fit?

SAQ-1: Let us try to check your reading comprehension skills by answering the following
questions about the text.

1. Do you exercise regularly to keep yourself healthy?

2. How do you compare brisk walking to swimming?
3. What is the best type of exercise as recommended by health-conscious people?
4. Why do we need to keep ourselves physically fit?

SAQ-2: Go back to the selection and encircle the irregular adjectives that you can find.

After encircling the irregular adjectives, write your own sentences using the adjectives in three
degrees of comparison by filling in the table below.

Degrees of Comparison Irregular Own Sentences

Adjectives in
the selection
Positive Lesson 1 Written by: Maelean D. Cuevas
Comparative Lesson 2 Written by: Alembert Rond C. Timosan
Superlative
 Let’s Practice!
( Write your answers on your answer sheets.)
Directions: Rewrite the following using the correct form of irregular adjectives. Complete with better,
the best, worse or the worst.
1. Yesterday the weather was bad but today it is even ___________. It’s impossible to go out. (bad)
2. Dan likes sun and hot weather. So summer is ___________ season for him. (good)
3. But for Winnie it’s the opposite. Summer is ___________season of the year. ( bad)
4. Lucy has got very good marks. She’s ___________in her class. (good)
5. John isn’t very good. Tim’s ___________ than him.(good)
6. Dan’s composition is very bad this time. But it was even ___________last week. (bad)
7. The hotel is awful. It’s ___________ I ever stayed in. (bad)
8. Is your bicycle ___________than mine? (good) No, it’s ___________. (bad)
9. I got disappointed. The music was ___________ ___________ I expected. (bad)
10. That was ___________ film I saw last year. (good)

REMEMBER
Key Points
• Adjectives are words used to describe a noun or a pronoun.
• Adjectives have three degrees of comparison, the Positive degree, Comparative degree and
Superlative degree.
• Positive degree shows no comparison, it simply describes a noun or a pronoun.
• Comparative degree compares two nouns or two sets of nouns. The word “than” typically
appears in this degree.
• Superlative degree of adjectives is used to compare three or more nouns. It denotes the highest
level and compares one thing against the rest of a group. Typically accompanied by the
word the.
• Irregular adjectives are adjectives which form their comparative and superlative forms in a
totally different way – by changing the spelling of the word or by changing the entire word. They
do not follow the same spelling conversions.
• The Comparative and Superlative adjectives when used in the sentence follow certain patterns for
Subject-Verb agreement.

TRY
Let’s see how much you have learned today!
Directions: Use the following adjectives in comparing things or persons by using them in the sentence.
( Write your answers on your answer sheets.)
4.
1.

Shirt jacket jacket with hood

wooden Chair gray chair cream sofa
Adjective: much
Positive: ________________________________.
Comparative: _____________________________.
Adjective: less
Superlative: ______________________________.
Positive:
___________________________________.
Comparative:
_______________________________.
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 Superlative:
________________________________.

2.
5.

Keypad Keypad with camera Android phone

Adjective: good
Positive:
___________________________________.
Comparative:
_______________________________.
Superlative: Adjective: much
________________________________. Positive: ________________________________.
Comparative: ____________________________.
Superlative: _____________________________.

Leonila S. Navea, English This Way Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, 2009,
page 182.
“Grammar Island Exploring the beauty of American English Grammar,” Hake
Publishing, July 20, 2020, https://www.grammar-island.com/irregular-
adjectives.html.
“English6dlp46,” Department of Education, accessed July 23, 2020,
www.deped.gov.ph/publications.
“English6dlp46,” Department of Education, accessed July 23, 2020,
REFERENCE/S www.deped.gov.ph/publications.
Edudose. Retrieved July 24, 2020
https://www.edudose.com/english/grammar-degree-of-comparison-rules/

Pin Clipart. Retrieved July 25, 2020

http://clipart-library.com/free/candy-vector-png.html

Manufactum. Retrieved July 25, 2020

https://www.manufactum.com/wood-comb-curls-a20881/

Glopandglam. Retrieved July 25, 2020

https://glopandglam.com/products/detangling-comb

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Comparing and Contrasting Content of Materials Viewed to Other Sources

TOPIC
of Information
Code:
LEARNING Compare and contrast content of materials viewed to other
EN6LC-IIIb-
COMPETENCY sources of information (print, online and broadcast).
3.1.12
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.

UNDERSTAND
Topic Title: Comparing and Contrasting Content of Materials Viewed to Other Sources of
Information
What is an information?

It is a gathered fact or knowledge received or given about a certain subject.

Information can be gained through study, reading, research, communication, instruction,
and the like. This will serve as the main source of understanding on a given topic.

What are the different sources of information?

To gather information, we have different sources such as broadcast, print, and online. However,
validating the information as factual or not is necessary to have accurate knowledge.

1. Broadcast Information
This is a kind of information using media such as television and radio that reach
the target audience using airwaves as a transmission medium. It has the ability to offer
sight, sound, and emotion in understanding things. It is recommended for people who are
audio-visual learners. Broadcast information is the easiest and fastest way of conveying information
to the people, however, due to the limited time allotment, information may be less detailed and
messages may be filtered and edited. Some also focused on one side of the story and others depend on
the host’s point of view which affects the beliefs and stand of the audience. Infomercial, News Radio,
and TV programs, entertainment programs,
knowledge channels, and documentaries are examples of
broadcast information.

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2. Print Information
This kind of information taken from paper and ink produced and reproduced in the printing process
that is traditionally mechanical. It is tangible information structured to be reread such as newspapers
and magazines. It displays the same information for a long period of time; however, since it only
caters to a certain place, the scope of transferring information to the readers is limited.

3. Online Information
This content of information is distributed in different digital platforms such as podcasts,
news sites, blogs, e-book, and other websites. It is an online service that refers to any information and
services provided over the Internet and it is the condition of being connected to a network of
computers or other devices. Online information contains an endless supply of knowledge and
information that allows you to learn about almost any topic or question you may have; however, the
information is not filtered and verified which may lead to misconception and gathered incorrect facts.

It is very important to validate information, compare and contrast the content of the materials from
different sources for us to have accurate facts on a certain issue or topic. Here are some notes to be
considered:
1.Check the reliability and trustworthiness of the source of information in evaluating the reliability of
facts.
2.Measure the accuracy of data. Accuracy refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data.
3.Gather information from different sources to have a comprehensive understanding of a certain
topic.
4.Verify the value of the information. Information is said to be of value if it aids the user in making or
improving decisions.

Read the online information taken from the website of the World Health Organization (WHO)
about Influenza and COVID-19. After reading, do the exercises that follow.

How are COVID-19 and influenza viruses different?

The speed of transmission is an important point of difference between the two viruses. Influenza
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has a shorter median incubation period (the time from infection to appearance of symptoms) and a
shorter serial interval (the time between successive cases) than COVID-19 virus. The serial interval
for COVID-19 virus is estimated to be 5-6 days, while for influenza virus, the serial interval is 3 days.
This means that influenza can spread faster than COVID-19.
Further, transmission in the first 3-5 days of illness, or potentially pre-symptomatic transmission
–transmission of the virus before the appearance of symptoms – is a major driver of transmission for
influenza. In contrast, while we are learning that there are people who can shed COVID-19 virus 24-
48 hours prior to symptom onset, at present, this does not appear to be a major driver of transmission.
The reproductive number – the number of secondary infections generated from one infected
individual – is understood to be between 2 and 2.5 for COVID-19 virus, higher than for influenza.
However, estimates for both COVID-19 and influenza viruses are very context and time-specific,
making direct comparisons more difficult.
Children are important drivers of influenza virus transmission in the community. For COVID-19
virus, initial data indicates that children are less affected than adults and that clinical attack rates in
the 0-19 age group are low. Further preliminary data from household transmission studies in China
suggest that children are infected from adults, rather than vice versa.
While the range of symptoms for the two viruses is similar, the fraction with severe disease
appears to be different. For COVID-19, data to date suggest that 80% of infections are mild or
asymptomatic, 15% are severe infection, requiring oxygen and 5% are critical infections, requiring
ventilation. These fractions of severe and critical infection would be higher than what is observed for
influenza infection.

SAQ-1: Let us try to check your reading comprehension skills by answering the
following questions about the selection:
1. What is being compared in the article?
2. Where is the information about the viruses taken from?
3. What are the similarities between the two viruses?
4. What are the differences between the viruses?
5. How can you prevent yourself from these viruses?
SAQ-2: Based on the article, compare and contrast Influenza and Ebola using
Comparison/Contrast Feet.
Compare/Contrast Feet is a graphic organizer where we try to find the similarities and
differences between the two things. To do this, write the similarities in the left footprint while in
the right footprint we write the differences.

SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES

Let’s Practice! (Write your answers on your answer sheets.)

Directions: Read the article below and list down the similarities and differences between a carabao
and a cow using a Venn Diagram.

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 Carabaos and
Cows

Carabaos and cows are both mammals, they have both fur-covered skin and are both warm blood
animals.
The carabao is a swamp-type domestic water buffalo native to the Philippines. Carabaos have
the low, wide, and heavy build of draught animals. The horns are sickle-shaped or curve backward
toward the neck. The carabao cools itself by lying in a waterhole or mud during the heat of the day.
Mud, caked on to its body, also protects it from bothersome insects.
On the other hand, the cow is also called cattle. Cattle are raised as livestock for meat like
beef, as dairy animals for milk and other dairy products, and as draft animals (oxen or bullocks that
pull carts, plows, and other implements).

Note: A Venn diagram is an illustration that sues circles to show the relationships among things.
Circles that overlap have a commonality while circles that do not overlap give distinct information on
the subject.

CARABAO COW

SIMILARITIES

REMEMBER
Key Points

• Information is a knowledge received or given.

• There are different sources of information.
• Information may come from a print, online, or broadcast.
• Broadcast information may it be on television or on the radio.
• Print information is written in newspapers, magazines, etc.
• Online information requires the internet to search for information.
• Information must be verified or evaluated to check its accuracy and reliability.

TRY
Let’s see how much you have learned today!
Directions: Read and understand the given information about guavas coming from two sources (Print
and Online). After that, compare and contrast the different information taken from the different
sources by filling up the table below.

ONLINE INFORMATION

Guavas are tropical trees originating in Central America. Their fruits are oval in shape with light
green or yellow skin and contain edible seeds. What’s more, guava leaves are used as an herbal tea
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and the leaf extract as a supplement. Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C,
potassium, and fiber. This remarkable nutrient content gives them many health benefits. Some
evidence suggests that guava can improve blood sugar control. Many women experience
dysmenorrhea — painful symptoms of menstruation, such as stomach cramps. However, there is
some evidence that guava leaf extract may reduce the pain intensity of menstrual cramps.

PRINT INFORMATION

Guava is a traditional remedy for a range of health conditions. Research suggests that guava
fruits and leaves may have a number of benefits. Guavas are tropical fruits with yellowish-green skin,
and they grow on trees in Central America. The Latin name for the common guava tree is Psidium
guajava. People use guava leaf tea as a treatment for diarrhea in several countries, including India and
China. In other countries, such as Mexico, people have traditionally used the flesh of the fruit to heal
wounds. Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. In this article, we explore
some potential health benefits and uses of guava. We also describe nutritional information, risks, and
how to incorporate guava into the diet.
Questions Online Information Print Information
1. Where is the origin of
guavas according to the
two sources?
2. How are guavas being
described in the
selection?
3. What are the benefits of
guava to people’s
health?
4. What are the vitamins
and nutrients that we
can get from guavas?

Anita A. Bagabaldo, Developing Reading Power 6, 2009, 215, 228 and 300-
301
Differences Between Cow and Carabao, brainly.ph, January 2017,
https://brainly.ph/app/profile/607181
‘8 Health Benefits of Guava,’ Healthline.com, December 13, 2018,
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-benefits-of-guavas
REFERENCE/S What are the Health Benefits of Guava?, medicalnewstoday.com, March 20,
2019,https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/
‘How are COVID-19 and influenza viruses different?’ World Health
Organization, August 24, 2020,
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-
2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-similarities-and-differences-
covid-19-and-influenza
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ANSWER KEY

TOPIC: Degrees of Adjectives (Irregular)

SAQ-1.
1. Yes.
2. Swimming is better than walking.
3. Weightlifting is the best way of exercising all parts of your body according to health-
conscious people.
4. To avoid illnesses.
SAQ-2.
What could be the best exercise to keep physically fit? Some say that brisk walking is a good
way of exercising all parts of your body. Others say that swimming is better than brisk walking
because swimming does not only help us maintain a good figure, but it also keeps the heart healthy. A
number of health-conscious people claim that weightlifting is the best type of exercise not only for
men but also for women. What could really be the best way to keep physically fit?
Degrees of Comparison Irregular Own Sentences
Adjectives in
the selection
Positive Good Answers may vary.
Comparative Better Answers may vary.
Superlative Best Answers may vary.
Let’s Practice
Worse 2. Best 3. Worst 4. Best 5. Better 6. Worse 7. Worst 8. Better, worse 9. Bad. 10. Best
TRY: Answes may vary.

TOPIC: Comparing and Contrasting Content of Materials Viewed to Other Sources of

Information
SQA-1.

1. The comparison of Influenza and Covid-19.

2. It was taken online from World Health Organization.
3. They are viruses that are infectious and show flu-like symptoms.
4. Influenza has a shorter median incubation period than the COVID-19 virus. Influenza
transmission covers within the first 3-5 days of illness while the COVID-19 virus covers 24-
48 hours prior to symptom onset, at present, this does not appear to be a major driver of
transmission. The reproductive number – the number of secondary infections generated from
one infected individual – is understood to be between 2 and 2.5 for the COVID-19 virus,
higher than for influenza.

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 5. To prevent Influenza and Covid-19, wear masks, observe social distancing, drink vitamins,
avoid crowded places, and exercise daily.

SQA-2. (Answers may vary)

Let’s Practice: (Answers may vary)
TRY: (Answers may vary)

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