Adjective
An adjective is a word or set of
words that modifies (i.e.,describes) a noun or pronoun.
Adjective may come before the word
they modify.
Examples :
·
That
is a cute puppy
·
She
likes a high school senior
Adjectives may also follow the word
they modify.
Examples :
·
The
puppy looks cute
·
The
technology is state-of-the-art
Adverb
An adverb is a word or set of words
that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Examples :
·
He
speaks slowly
·
He
is especially clever
·
He
speaks all too slowly
An adverb answers how, when, where,
or to what extent – how often or how much (e.g., daily, completely).
Examples :
·
He
speaks slowly (answers the question how)
·
He
speaks very slow (answers the question how slowly)
Degree of Comparison
Comparison can be made using the
three of the adjective. Adjective is a word and it qualifies a noun. It gives
more information about the noun.
1.
Positive Degree
The positive Degree of an adjective
in comparison is the adjective in its simple form. It is used to denote the
mere existence of some quality of what we speak about. It is used when no
comparison is made.
Examples :
·
It
is a tall building
·
Apple
is sweet to taste
2.
Comparative Degree
The Comparative Degree is used to
compare the qualities of two persons or things. The Comparative Degree denotes
the existence of a higher degree of the quality than the positive. It is used
when two things (or two sets of things) are compared.
Examples :
·
This
building is taller than any other building
·
Apple
is sweeter than pear
3.
Superlative Degree
The Superlative Degree denotes the
existence of the highest degree of the quality. It is used when more than two
things are compared.
Examples :
·
This
is the tallest building
·
Apple
is the sweetest fruit
Referensi
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