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ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

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Topics in Comparisons

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1. Comparative Forms

  • Comparatives are used to compare two things.
  • Comparative forms can be made by adding -er to short words or by using more with longer words.
  • Than is often used after comparatives.
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2. Important Comparative Examples

  • Renu is taller than her sister.
  • Puneet is more intelligent than Kapil.
  • Two equivalent ways can be used for some comparisons, such as richer than and not as rich as.
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3. Superlative Forms

  • Superlatives are used to compare more than two things.
  • Superlative forms are made by adding -est to short words or by using most with longer words.
  • The word the is normally used before a superlative.
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4. Double Comparative Pattern

  • The structure the + comparative, the + comparative shows that two things are directly related.
  • This pattern can express cause and result or direct change.
  • The faster you walk, the sooner you get tired.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Comparisons in English grammar

ComparativesSuperlativesThan and as ... asDouble comparativeExamples and practice

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