Chapter 9 of 33
Revision Notes
Adjectives: Degree of Comparision — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
Adjectives: Degree of Comparision revision notes for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 4 topics in quick points.
53 questions20 flashcards4 concepts
Interactive on Super Tutor
Studying Adjectives: Degree of Comparision? Get the full interactive chapter.
Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for revision notes and more.
Free trial, no card needed.
Key Topics to Revise
1
1. Understanding the Three Degrees of Comparison
- Adjectives have three forms to show comparison: Positive, Comparative, and Superlative.
- Positive degree is used when no comparison is made.
- Comparative degree is used when comparing two people or things.
2
2. Rules for Forming Comparative and Superlative Degrees
- Most one-syllable adjectives add -er and -est.
- Adjectives ending in -e add -r and -st.
- Adjectives ending in consonant + y change y to i and add -er/-est.
3
3. Special Cases and Exceptions
- Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms.
- 'Little' (amount) → less → least', 'many/much' → more → most'.
- 'Far' has two sets: 'farther/farthest' (distance), 'further/furthest' (degree or position).
4
4. Using 'Little, Few, Much, Many'
- 'Little' and 'much' are used with uncountable nouns.
- 'Few' and 'many' are used with countable nouns.
- Use 'a little' and 'a few' to mean 'some', while 'little' and 'few' mean 'not enough'.
Get complete notes with diagrams and examples
Full NotesKey Concepts
Adjectives have three formsMost adjectives addWe use 'as'Little' and 'much' are used
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Adjectives: Degree of Comparision for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Adjectives: Degree of Comparision include Understanding the Three Degrees of Comparison, Rules for Forming Comparative and Superlative Degrees, Special Cases and Exceptions, Using 'Little, Few, Much, Many'. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Adjectives: Degree of Comparision for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on Adjectives: Degree of Comparision. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.
More resources for Adjectives: Degree of Comparision
For serious students
Get the full Adjectives: Degree of Comparision chapter — start free.
Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition. Free to start, no card needed.