Definitions
* An adjective is a word or set of words that modifies ( i, e, describes ) a noun or pronoun adjectives may come before the word they modify.
Examples :
- that is a cute puppy
- she likes a high school senior
adjectives may also follow the word they modify
Example :
- that puppy looks cute
- the technology is state-of-the-art
* An adverb is a word or set of words that modifies verbs, adjectives, or ther adverbs.
Example :
- he speaks slowly ( modifies the verb speaks )
- he is especially clever ( modifies the adjective clever )
- he speaks all too slowly ( modifies the adverb slowly )
An adverb answers how, when, where, or to what extent-how often or how much (e, g, daily, completely ).
Example :
- he speaks slowly ( answers the question how )
- he speaks very slowly ( answers the question how slowly )
* Degrees of Comparison are used when we compare one person or on thing with another
There are three degrees of comparison in english.
they are :
1. positive degree
2. comparative degree
3. superlative degree
Let us see all of them one by one.
- positive degree
When we speak about only one person or thing, We use the positive degree.
Example :
- this house is big
in this sentence only one noun "the house" is talked about
- he is a tall student
- this flower is beautiful
- he is an intellgent boy
Sumber :
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/adjAdv.asp
http://www.english-for-students.com/Degrees-of-Comparison.html
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