Comparison of Adverbs — Flashcards

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The three degrees of comparison for adverbs are: 1. **Positive Degree** – shows the basic form of the adverb (e.g., 'fast'). 2. **Comparative Degree** – compares two actions or people (e.g., 'faster'…

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Only adverbs of **manner**, **degree**, and **time** can be compared. - **Manner**: how something is done (e.g., slowly, carefully) - **Degree**: to what extent (e.g., very, too) - **Time**: when som…

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The **positive degree** is the base form of an adverb used to describe an action without comparing it to others. Example: - He walks **slowly**. - She speaks **softly**. Here, 'slowly' and 'softly' …

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The **comparative degree** is used to compare the action of one person or thing with another. It usually ends in **-er** or uses **more** before the adverb. Examples: - She runs **faster** than me.

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The **superlative degree** is used when comparing more than two people or things. It shows the highest or lowest degree of action. It usually ends in **-est** or uses **most** before the adverb. Exa…

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For one-syllable adverbs, add: - **-er** for the comparative degree - **-est** for the superlative degree Examples: | Positive | Comparative | Superlative | |---------|-------------|-------------| | …

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For adverbs ending in **-ly**, we use: - **more** for the comparative degree - **most** for the superlative degree Examples: | Positive | Comparative | Superlative | |--------…

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Some adverbs have **irregular** forms for comparison: 1. **Well** → better → best - She sings **well**. - He sings **better** than her. - I sing the **best**. 2. **Badly (ill)** → worse → w…