Degree of

Adjectives
Objectives:
a.Identify the three degrees of adjectives used
in comparison;
b.Provide the correct adjective to use based on
the level of comparison; and
c.Create your example sentences that shows the
correct degree of adjectives
- words that describes a noun;
 DEGREE OF ADJECTIVES

• The degree of adjectives is often used to

compare the similar qualities of two or more
nouns.
• The three degrees of adjectives are positive,
comparative, and superlative.
 Positive degree of adjective

It is the basic form of an adjective and

describes a noun or pronoun without making
any comparisons to other nouns or pronouns.
 Examples:

1. The suits in this shop are costly.

2. My friend, Liana, looks cheerful.
3. Aiden got high scores in the exam.
 Comparative degree of adjective

It is a form of an adjective used to compare two

things. It indicates that one thing has more or
less of a particular quality or characteristic than
the other being compared.
 Examples:
1. The suits in this shop are costlier than those
in other shops.
2. My friend, Liana, looks more cheerful than
my other friends.
3. Aiden got higher scores in the exams than
Rex.
 Superlative degree of adjective

When comparing more than two nouns or

pronouns, the degree is said to be superlative, and
the article “the” is used before the superlative
adjective.
 Examples:
1. The suits in this shop are the costliest.
2. My friend, Reema, looks the most cheerful
of all my friends.
3. Aiden got the highest scores in the exams
among the class.
Never use comparative or superlative adjectives
twice in one sentence.

Incorrect Usage: These oranges are more juicier

than those.
Correct Usage: These oranges are juicier than those.