Types of Comparative Degree in English Grammar

Comparative degree is used to compare two things or people. In English, there are three main types of comparative degrees: regular, irregular, and as...as.


1. Regular Comparatives:

For most one-syllable adjectives, we add -er to the end. For example, tall becomes taller.

Example: "She is taller than her brother."

Translation: "वह अपने भाई से लंबी है।"


2. Irregular Comparatives:

Some adjectives change completely. For example, good becomes better.

Example: "This book is better than that one."

Translation: "यह किताब उस किताब से बेहतर है।"


3. As...as Comparatives:

We use this structure to show that two things are equal. For example, as tall as.

Example: "He is as tall as his father."

Translation: "वह अपने पिता के समान लंबा है।"


Key Mistakes:

1. Using more with one-syllable adjectives (e.g., saying "more tall" instead of "taller").

2. Forgetting to use than when making comparisons (e.g., saying "She is taller her brother" instead of "She is taller than her brother").

3. Confusing irregular forms (e.g., using "gooder" instead of "better").