Question

1. Underline the adjectives in the following sentences and name the degree of
comparison of each of them.
(a) The old man had seen the worst days of his life.
(b) He used simple words in his speech.
(c) He is feeling better now.
(d) She is more intelligent than her brother.
(e) This is the dirtiest place in the town.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. 1 old man
2. 2simple 3feeling
3. 4intelligent
4. 5adirtiest

Answer 2

Answer:

The adjectives and the degree of comparison are underlined as follows:

(a) The old man had seen the worst days of his life.

Worst - Superlative.

(b) He used simple words in his speech.

Simple - Positive.

(c) He is feeling better now.

Better - Comparative

(d) She is more intelligent than her brother.

More Intelligent - Comparative.

(e) This is the dirtiest place in the town.

Dirtiest - Superlative.                                    

Explanation:

• When adjectives alter in the form to show a comparison, they are called the degrees of comparison.

• Three Degrees of Comparison in Adjective namely positive, comparative and superlative degrees describes the relational value of one thing with something in another clause of a sentence.

1. Positive

2. Comparative

3. Superlative

1. Positive Degree of Comparison:

• The positive degree of an adjective refers to the adjective in its simple, base form. It is a single word used to denote the mere existence of some quality.  For example, Siona is a good girl.

• In the above-mentioned sentence, the adjective is 'good', the form 'good' is said to be in a positive degree of comparison.

2. Comparative Degree of Comparison:

• We use the comparative degree of an adjective when two things or two sets of things are compared. (comparison between two)

• At the end of the adjective, ‘er’ is added to it or we use the word ‘More’ before the adjective. For example, His health is better than yesterday.

• In the above-mentioned sentence, the form 'better' is said to be in the comparative degree of comparison as we are comparing his health.

3. Superlative Degree of Comparison:

• We use the superlative degree of an adjective to show the highest degree of quality. It is preferred when we compare more than two things or sets of things are compared. (comparison between many)

• In the ending of the adjective ‘est’ is added to it or we use the word ‘Most’ before the adjective. For example, Sam's painting is the best in the class.

• In the above-mentioned sentence, the adjective, 'best' is said to be in the superlative degree as Sam's painting is being compared to everyone in the class.

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