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ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

Summary of Comparisons for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition. Comparisons use adjective and adverb forms to show difference.

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Overview

Comparisons use adjective and adverb forms to show difference in degree. Comparative forms compare two things, while superlative forms compare more than two things. The chapter also explains how to form these forms, how to use than, how to use the and prepositions with superlatives, and how to expre

Key Concepts

Comparatives are used to compare two

Comparatives are used to compare two things. Short words usually take -er, and longer words usually take more. Examples include taller and more intell

Superlatives are used to compare more

Superlatives are used to compare more than two things. Short words usually take -est, and longer words usually take most. Examples include hottest and

Than is often used after comparatives

Than is often used after comparatives. It helps show the second item in the comparison, as in You can walk faster than me.

The word the is normally used

The word the is normally used before a superlative, as in the hottest star and the most intelligent girl.

After superlatives

After superlatives, in is used with places and of is used with periods of time. Examples are Sukhdev is the richest person in the town and Today is th

Learning Objectives

  • Understand comparative and superlative forms
  • Form comparatives and superlatives using -er, more, -est, and most
  • Use than correctly after comparatives
  • Use the before superlatives in standard patterns
  • Use in with places and of with periods of time after superlatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Comparisons for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Comparisons include Comparative Forms, Important Comparative Examples, Superlative Forms, Double Comparative Pattern. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Comparisons for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 96 practice questions on Comparisons. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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