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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. BACKGROUND
In English lessons a lot of material that has not been fully understood by many people. example
is the matter of degree of comparison. There are still many who do not understand what the
comparison degree, a function of the degree comparison, how to write the word degree
comparison, the shape and form of the word. Therefore, we made ​the background english paper
is to find out about the things mentioned earlier and we can practice it in everyday life correctly.
B. PROBLEM STATEMENT
1. What is the meaning of comparison degree ?
2. What is the form of comparison degree?
3. What is the type or function of comparison degree?
C. OBJECTIVE
1.
Explain about definition of comparison degree.
2.
Explain the adjective and adverb on comparison degree
3.
Explain about type or function of comparison degree.
4.
Explain the form of comparison degree.
CHAPTER II
DEGREE COMPARISON
A.THE MEANING OF COMPARISON DEGREE

Degrees of comparison is level comparison of an adjective or adverb in english grammer
describing the relational value of a thing with something in another clause in a sentence.

Comparison degree is adjectives are used to clarify the difference between 2 objects/nouns.
In English grammar the comparison degree of an adjective or adverb describes the relational
value of one thing with something in another a sentence.
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Comparative Degree Declare comparisons that something more or less than others.
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The Degrees of Comparison in English grammar are made with the Adjective and Adverb
words to show many or few of the more or less high or low big or smallhow: qualities,
numbers and positions of thenouns (persons, things and places) incomparison to the others
mentioned in theother part of a sentence or expression

Degrees of Comparison are applicable only to "Adjective and Adverb". Noun and Verb do
not have Degrees of Comparison.
From all defininition, we can take conclusion that :
Degree Of Comparison or a comparison of the adjective and
an adverb describe the relationship between one thing and
another clause in sentence.
Adjective :
 Adjective is the word that gives the noun.
 Indicate the nature of the object (noun) then to be located before (in advance) disifatinya
noun.
 Adjective is a word used to describe the adjective noun (noun) or prounoun (pronoun).
Miscellaneous:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Adjective of quality
Adjective of quantity
Demonstrative adjective
Interrogative adjective
Adjective of numerals:
Adjective of possessive
Proper adjective English.
Distributive adjective
Example:
1) This book belongs to Mr.Jackson
2) The clever boy is Ahmad.
3) A large tree.
5) This beach was quite empty last year.
4) A pretty girl.
Adverb
 Adverb is almost the same as the adjective. If the adjective describes a noun adverb
adverbs describe verbs.
 Adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective or adverb to explain himself. So explain
other than nouns.
Miscellaneous:
1. Adverb of manner of quality
2. Adverb of time
3. Adverb of place
4. Adverb of frequency
5. Adverb of denying or affirming
6. Interrogative adverb
7. Adverb of sentence
8. Adverb of degree
9. Adverb of relative
Example:
1. Adverb of manner = indicates a state / how
2. Adverb of time = show time
3. Adverb of frequency = indicates the frequency
4. Interrogative adverb = shows questions
In terms of syntax, adverbs are divided into three types:
- Adverbs are formed from adjectives plus - ly.
Bad = Badly
Gentle = Gently
Loud = Loudly
Slow = Slowly
Strange = Strangely
- Adverbs are a form of the adjective.
Early = Early
Far = Far
Forward = farward
Just = Just
South = South
- Adverb that has nothing to do with adjectives.
As = Here
Now = Quite
So = Too
B. THE FORM OF COMPARISON DEGREE
1. Regular Comparison
a) One Syllable Modifiers :
Most one syllable modifiers form the comparative degree by adding –er and the
superlative degree by adding –est. Adjectives ending on 'e' just add -r and -st. Some
adjectives double the final consonant.
POSITIVE
COMPARATIVE
SUPERLATIVE
High
Higher
Highest
Warm
Warmer
Warmest
Old
Older
Oldest
Big
Bigger
Biggest
Example :
•Mount Everest is Higer than Mount Fuji ( Higer is a Comperative Degree adjective )
•Mount Everest is Higest Mountain in the World ( Higest is a Superlative Degree adjective )
b) Two Syllable Modifiers :
Some adjectives of two syllables add -er and -est.
Adjectives ending in 'y' use -ier and -iest.
Adjectives ending in -ful, -less, -ing, -ed use more and most.
Some other adjectives of two syllables use more and most (modern, famous).
POSITIVE
COMPARATIVE
SUPERLATIVE
Narrow
Narrower
Narrowest
Useful
More Useful
Most Useful
Funny
Funnier
Funniest
Boring
More Boring
Most Boring
Modern
More Modern
Most Modern
Example :
• The original version of the movie was funnier than the remake.
•Andika is funniest friend in my class.
c) Three Syllable Modifiers :
Modifiers that have three or more syllables form comperative degree by using more.
They form superlative degree by using most.
POSITIVE
COMPARATIVE
SUPERLATIVE
Terrible
More Terrible
Most Terrible
Interesting
More Interesting
Most Interesting
Boring
More Boring
Most Boring
Beautiful
More Beautiful
Most Beautiful
Intelligent
More Intelligent
Most Intelligent
Example :
• Ana more Beautiful than anatasya.
• Iseland is most Beautiful country we visited.
•This flower is the most beautiful one in this garden.
•He is the most intelligent in this class.
2. Irreguler Comparison
The comparative & superlative degrees of some modifiers are irregular in form.
There are some adjectives comparative and superlative forms it does not follow the
rules as set out above.
POSITIVE
COMPARATIVE
SUPERLATIVE
Bad
Worse
Worst
Good
Better
Best
Many
More
Most
Late
Later
Last
Little
Less
Least
Old
Older, Elder
Eldest
Far
Farther or Further
Farthest or Furthest
EXAMPLE
Example :
1. This is better than that one
Ini lebih bagus daripada yang itu
2. Yours is the best
Punyamu paling bagus
3. English is less difficult than French
Bahasa Inggris tidak lebih sulit daripada
bahasa Perancis
4. Tina is the least talk active
Tina gadis yang paling tidak cerewet
(pendiam)
5. The hospital is farther than the
church
Rumah sakit itu lebih jauh daripada
gereja
6. Pluto is the farthest planet from the
earth
Pluto adalah planet paling jauh dari
bumi
7. Alan is my elder brother
Alan adalah kakak saya
8. He is the eldest son
Dia putra tertua
THE TYPE OR FUNCTION
OF COMPARISON DEGREE
C. THE TYPE OR FUNCTION OF COMPARISON DEGREE
1. Positive Degree (Ordinary Level)
Positive degree is a comparison in which the word adjective not be altered and generally
to describe an adjective of the same nature with other objects.
In general, this form is used to:
a. Declare a state that it is.
Example: • She is an attractive girl
b. Comparing two objects or the same person, good nature, form or the other.
The formula used is as follows:
* as + Positive + as
Example:
1. Your house as big as my house
2. She is as clever as Maria
3. This car is as expensive as that one
Or the following formula can be used as a substitute for the above formula:
* No less + Positive +Than
Example:
1. your house no less big than my house
c. Declare two objects or people that do not have in common.
The formula uses are:
* Not + so + Positive + as
Example:
1. His car not so new as yours
Or the following formula can be used as a substitute for the above formula:
* Less + Positive + than
Example:
1. His new car less than yours
2. Comparative Degree (More levels)
In most cases this rate was used to compare two different things or people. Or in other
words used to express that a object or person has more properties than others.
The formula uses are:
* Comparative + Than
Example:
1. My car is faster than his car
2. Bob’s cough is worse than mine
3. The hospital is farther than the church
3. Superlative Degree (Most levels)
This form is used to indicate that something has the most ...... nature than others.
Generally used to compare three or more objects. The formula uses are:
* The + Superlative + Nouns + In
* The + Superlative + Of
Example:
1. This is the fastest car in the rally.
2. Elvis Presley is the greatest
musician in the world
Example:
1. This car is the most expensive of all.
2. Tom reads most of us
Or it can be used as a substitute for the second formula above formula:
* The Superlative (with most) +
Noun
Example:
1. She is the most beautiful woman in this
country.
2. He is the most famous person in the town
CHAPTER III
CONCLUSION
• Degree of comparison is an adjective or adverb that describes the relational value
of one thing with something in another clause of a sentence.
• Degree of comparison divide into three, they are:
1.Positive comparison :comparing the two object have the same quality and quantity
2.Comparative : comparing the two object have different quality and quantity
3.Superlative : superlative adjective are used when describing three items or more.
* Use of English (English usage)
Traditional English grammar using the comparative form when comparing exactly two
points, and the superlative when comparing three or more, but in formal usage may not
hold. Degrees of Comparison used when we compare one person or one thing with
another.
Degrees of comparison are often easy to introduce and fun
for us to practice. Since we already understand the meaning
of the vocabulary we are using in these lessons, it is much
easier for us to grasp than other structures where new
vocabulary is introduced. Including comparative
or superlative forms in later activities
will help keep them fresh in
we minds.