Notes Class IX English Grammar Topic- Comparison

Class IX English Grammar – Topic: Comparison in English Words

These notes are designed to explain the concept of comparison in English words for Class IX students, helping them understand different forms of comparison effectively.

Definition of Comparison: Comparison is a grammatical structure used to evaluate differences and similarities between two or more entities. It often uses comparative and superlative forms.

Types of Comparison:

1. Positive Degree: Indicates a quality without comparison (e.g., tall, smart).
2. Comparative Degree: Compares two entities (e.g., taller, smarter) using “than.”
3. Superlative Degree: Highlights the highest degree of quality among three or more entities (e.g., tallest, smartest).

Forming Comparatives and Superlatives:

• For one-syllable adjectives, add “-er” for comparatives and “-est” for superlatives (e.g., tall, taller, tallest).
• For two-syllable adjectives ending in “-y,” change “-y” to “-i” and add “-er” or “-est” (e.g., happy, happier, happiest).
• For adjectives with two or more syllables, use “more” for comparatives and “most” for superlatives (e.g., beautiful, more beautiful, most beautiful).

Examples:

• Positive: She is kind.
• Comparative: She is kinder than her sister.
• Superlative: She is the kindest person in the class.

Significance: Understanding comparison enhances students’ writing and speaking skills by enabling them to articulate differences and preferences effectively.

These notes from Artham Resource serve as a valuable tool for Class IX students to master the topic of comparison in English grammar.