English Grammar - Adverbs (Comparison)

 

English Grammar

Adverbs (Comparison) 

 

-Adverb

-Adverb (Formation)

-Adverbs (Position)

Adverbs, like adjectives, can be compared to indicate degrees of intensity or manner. The three degrees of comparison for adverbs are the positive degree, the comparative degree, and the superlative degree.

Here's how adverbs are compared:

 

Positive degree: The positive degree is the basic form of an adverb without any comparison. It simply describes an action or quality without making a comparison.

For example:

He runs quickly.

She sings beautifully.

 

Comparative degree: The comparative degree is used to compare two actions or qualities. To form the comparative degree of most adverbs, you add "-er" to the end of the adverb, or you precede the adverb with "more."

For example:

He runs faster than her.

She sings more beautifully than anyone else.

 

However, some adverbs have irregular comparative forms. Here are a few examples:

 

Well (positive) → Better (comparative)

Badly (positive) → Worse (comparative)

Much (positive) → More (comparative)

 

Superlative degree: The superlative degree is used to compare three or more actions or qualities. To form the superlative degree of most adverbs, you add "-est" to the end of the adverb, or you precede the adverb with "most."

For example:

He runs the fastest in the race.

She sings the most beautifully of all.

 

Like with the comparative degree, some adverbs have irregular superlative forms:

Well (positive) → Best (superlative)

Badly (positive) → Worst (superlative)

Much (positive) → Most (superlative)

 

It's important to note that some adverbs do not follow the regular patterns of comparison. They have unique forms that need to be memorized, such as "far" (positive), "farther" (comparative), and "farthest" (superlative).