Degrees of Comparison in English

The video tutorial explains the concept of degrees of comparison, including positive, comparative, and superlative forms. It highlights common mistakes made when using these forms and provides advanced techniques for converting between them. The tutorial also introduces formulas for changing degrees of comparison without altering the meaning of sentences, using examples to illustrate each point.

What are the three degrees of comparison?

• Singular, Plural, Collective

• Simple, Complex, Compound

• Positive, Comparative, Superlative

• Past, Present, Future

How do you change a sentence from superlative to comparative degree?

• By using 'than'

• By using 'most'

• By using 'as...as'

• By using 'more' or 'less'

Which word is not used for comparison: 'older', 'elder', 'oldest', or 'eldest'?

• Older

• Elder

• Oldest

• Eldest

Which word is used to compare two people: 'older' or 'eldest'?

• Older

• Eldest

• Oldest

• Elder

What is the correct superlative form for 'late' when referring to time?

• Latter

• Latest

• Lately

• Last

Which word is used to indicate additional information: 'farther' or 'further'?

• Farther

• Further

• Furthest

• Farthest

What is the comparative form of 'far' when referring to distance?

• Farther

• Farthest

• Furthest

• Further

What is the superlative form of 'far' when referring to distance?

• Farther

• Farthest

• Further

• Furthest

What is the comparative form of 'far' when referring to distance?

• Further

• Farthest

• Farther

• Furthest

What is the superlative form of 'far' when referring to distance?

• Furthest

• Farthest

• Further

• Farther