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Adjectives: Order and Degrees of Comparison

ICSE · Class 10 · English Language - Archer

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Topics in Adjectives: Order and Degrees of Comparison

1

Order of Adjectives

  • When more than one adjective is used before a noun, the order must be correct.
  • The order is: number, opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material, purpose, noun.
  • Examples of adjective types include: two, pretty, little, modern, round, white, Indian, wooden, serving.
2

Degrees of Comparison

  • Adjectives change form when two or more nouns or pronouns are compared.
  • In simple form, an adjective is in the positive degree.
  • When two nouns or pronouns are compared, the adjective is in the comparative degree.
3

Using Degrees of Comparison

  • The same idea can be expressed in different degrees of comparison.
  • Esha is as strong as Pooja. shows the positive degree.
  • Esha is stronger than Pooja. shows the comparative degree.
4

Adjectives Easily Confused

  • Elder and eldest are used with people who are members of the same family.
  • Older and oldest are used with people, animals, and things.
  • Than should not be used with elder.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns and change form to show order before a noun and comparison between things.

Order of adjectivesDegrees of comparisonPositive degreeComparative degreeSuperlative degreeAdjectives easily confusedComparison patterns

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Key topics in Adjectives: Order and Degrees of Comparison include Adjectives: Order and Degrees Overview, Mind map showing the main aspects of adjective study covered in this chapter, Flowchart showing the importance of following proper adjective order. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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