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English worksheet: Degrees of comparison

 

ENGLISH WORKSHEET

Topic: Degrees of Comparison

Class: VIII & IX
Name: ________________________
Class & Sec.: ________________
Date: ________________________
Marks: 30

Part A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Choose the correct answer.

  1. Which is the comparative form of small?
    a) smallest
    b) smaller
    c) small
    d) more small

  2. The superlative form of good is:
    a) gooder
    b) better
    c) best
    d) most good

  3. "Mount Everest is the ______ mountain in the world."
    a) higher
    b) highest
    c) high
    d) more high

  4. Which sentence is in the Positive Degree?
    a) Ravi is taller than Hari.
    b) Ravi is the tallest boy in the class.
    c) Ravi is tall.
    d) Ravi is taller.

  5. "My bag is ______ than yours."
    a) heavy
    b) heavier
    c) heaviest
    d) most heavy

Part B – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)

Fill in the blanks with the correct degree of comparison.

  1. Riya is __________ than Meena. (smart)

  2. This is the __________ building in our town. (tall)

  3. Gold is __________ than silver. (precious)

  4. The cheetah is the __________ land animal. (fast)

  5. Today is __________ than yesterday. (hot)

  6. Rahul is as __________ as Arun. (strong)

  7. Iron is __________ than wood. (heavy)

  8. My brother is the __________ player in our team. (good)

  9. This question is __________ than the previous one. (easy)

  10. Honey is __________ than sugar. (sweet)

Part C – Match the Following (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Column AColumn B
1. Gooda. Worst
2. Badb. Taller
3. Tallc. Best
4. Beautifuld. More beautiful
5. Happye. Happier

Answers:

Part D – Answer the Questions (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

Section A – Easy

  1. How many degrees of comparison are there? Name them.

  2. Write the three degrees of the adjective "big."

Section B – Average

  1. Change the sentence into the Comparative Degree.

Ravi is the tallest boy in the class.

  1. Write one sentence each in:

a) Positive Degree

b) Comparative Degree

c) Superlative Degree

Section C – Above Average

  1. Complete the table.

PositiveComparativeSuperlative
Brave____________________
Happy____________________
Little____________________
Far____________________
Beautiful____________________

Challenge Activity (Bonus – 5 Marks)

Read the paragraph and underline the adjectives. Then identify their degrees.

Rohan is taller than Rahul, but Aman is the tallest boy in the class. Rahul is as intelligent as Rohan. Aman is the best athlete in the school.

AdjectiveDegree

Part E – Transformation of Sentences (Degrees of Comparison)

(2 × 10 = 20 Marks)

A. Change the Positive Degree into the Comparative Degree.

  1. Riya is as tall as Priya.

  2. This road is as wide as that road.

  3. Gold is as precious as platinum.

B. Change the Comparative Degree into the Superlative Degree.

  1. Ravi is taller than any other boy in the class.

  2. The elephant is bigger than any other land animal.

  3. Chennai is hotter than any other city in Tamil Nadu.

C. Change the Superlative Degree into the Positive Degree.

  1. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

  2. Sachin is one of the greatest cricketers in India.

  3. The Nile is the longest river in Africa.

D. Change the Degree as Directed.

  1. The tiger is stronger than the wolf. (Change into Positive Degree.)

  1. No other metal is as valuable as gold. (Change into Superlative Degree.)

  1. This is the most interesting story in the book. (Change into Comparative Degree.)

  1. Very few cities in India are as beautiful as Jaipur. (Change into Superlative Degree.)

  1. Rahul is the tallest boy in the class. (Change into Comparative Degree.)

  1. Iron is heavier than wood. (Change into Positive Degree.)


Teacher's Observation

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Teacher's Signature: _______________________

Answer Key (For Teachers)

Part A – MCQs

  1. b) smaller

  2. c) best

  3. b) highest

  4. c) Ravi is tall.

  5. b) heavier

Part B – Fill in the Blanks

  1. smarter

  2. tallest

  3. more precious

  4. fastest

  5. hotter

  6. strong

  7. heavier

  8. best

  9. easier

  10. sweeter

Part C – Match the Following

1 – c (Good → Best)
2 – a (Bad → Worst)
3 – b (Tall → Taller)
4 – d (Beautiful → More beautiful)
5 – e (Happy → Happier)

Part D – Sample Answers

  1. Positive, Comparative, and Superlative.

  2. Big – Bigger – Biggest.

  3. Ravi is taller than any other boy in the class. (or an equivalent comparative form)

  4. Sample:

    • Positive: The mango is sweet.

    • Comparative: The mango is sweeter than the orange.

    • Superlative: The mango is the sweetest fruit in the basket.

    • Brave → Braver → Bravest

    • Happy → Happier → Happiest

    • Little → Less → Least

    • Far → Farther/Further → Farthest/Furthest

    • Beautiful → More beautiful → Most beautiful

A. Positive → Comparative

  1. Riya is not taller than Priya.

  2. This road is not wider than that road.

  3. Gold is not more precious than platinum.

B. Comparative → Superlative

  1. Ravi is the tallest boy in the class.

  2. The elephant is the biggest land animal.

  3. Chennai is the hottest city in Tamil Nadu.

C. Superlative → Positive

  1. No other mountain in the world is as high as Mount Everest.

  2. Very few cricketers in India are as great as Sachin.

  3. No other river in Africa is as long as the Nile.

D. Mixed Transformations

  1. The wolf is not as strong as the tiger.

  2. Gold is the most valuable metal.

  3. This story is more interesting than any other story in the book.

  4. Jaipur is one of the most beautiful cities in India.

  5. Rahul is taller than any other boy in the class.

  6. Wood is not as heavy as iron.

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Lesson plan: Class- 9 - Degrees of comparison

 

Lesson Plan

Class: IX

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Degrees of Comparison

Duration: 45–50 Minutes

1. Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the teacher expects the students to:

  • Understand the three degrees of comparison.

  • Identify Positive, Comparative, and Superlative degrees.

  • Learn the rules for changing one degree into another.

  • Use adjectives correctly in speaking and writing.

  • Develop grammatical accuracy while comparing people, places, animals, and things.

2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

    904 - speaks fluently with proper pronunciation, intonation and pause, using appropriate grammar.

 912  - uses appropriate punctuation marks and correct spelling of words while taking down dictation.

 917  - edits passages with appropriate punctuation marks, grammar and correct spelling.

918  - uses grammar items in context, such as, reporting verbs, passive and tense, time and tense, subject-verb agreement, etc.

  • Identify the three degrees of comparison.

  • Compare people, places, and objects using suitable adjectives.

  • Convert sentences from one degree to another without changing the meaning.

  • Apply the concept correctly in everyday communication and written work.

3. Introduction

The teacher begins the lesson by asking the following questions:

  1. Who is taller, you or your friend?

  2. Which is the largest animal on land?

  3. Is summer hotter than winter?

  4. Who is the best player in your class?

  5. Why do we compare people and things?

Introduction to the Lesson:

The teacher explains that in our daily life we compare people, animals, places, and objects. To make these comparisons meaningful, we use Degrees of Comparison.

4. Reading and Understanding

The teacher explains that adjectives have three degrees.

DegreePurposeExample
Positive DegreeDescribes one person or thing without comparisonRavi is tall.
Comparative DegreeCompares two persons or thingsRavi is taller than Raj.
Superlative DegreeCompares more than two persons or thingsRavi is the tallest boy in the class.

New Words

  • Degree – Level of comparison

  • Positive – Simple form of adjective

  • Comparative – Comparing two

  • Superlative – Comparing more than two

  • Adjective – A word that describes a noun

Students read the examples aloud and understand their meanings.

5. Mind Map

                  DEGREES OF COMPARISON
                           │
          ┌────────────────┼─────────────────┐
          │                │                 │
      Positive       Comparative      Superlative
          │                │                 │
 No comparison      Compare two     Compare more than two
          │                │                 │
        tall          taller than        the tallest

Examples:
good → better → best
big → bigger → biggest
beautiful → more beautiful → most beautiful

6. Consolidation and Presentation

Explanation

An adjective changes its form according to the number of persons or things being compared.

A. Positive Degree

Used when no comparison is made.

Structure:
Subject + Verb + Adjective

Examples:

  • The flower is beautiful.

  • Rani is intelligent.

  • This box is heavy.

B. Comparative Degree

Used when two persons or things are compared.

Structure:
Subject + Verb + Comparative adjective + than + Object

Examples:

  • The rose is more beautiful than the lily.

  • Rani is more intelligent than Meena.

  • This box is heavier than that box.

C. Superlative Degree

Used when more than two persons or things are compared.

Structure:
Subject + Verb + the + Superlative adjective

Examples:

  • The rose is the most beautiful flower in the garden.

  • Rani is the most intelligent student in the class.

  • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Examples of all Three Degrees

PositiveComparativeSuperlative
Ram is tall.Ram is taller than Hari.Ram is the tallest boy in the class.
This book is interesting.This book is more interesting than that one.This is the most interesting book in the library.
The road is wide.This road is wider than that road.This is the widest road in the city.

Common Irregular Forms

PositiveComparativeSuperlative
GoodBetterBest
BadWorseWorst
LittleLessLeast
Much/ManyMoreMost
FarFarther/FurtherFarthest/Furthest

Summary

  • Positive Degree describes one person or thing.

  • Comparative Degree compares two persons or things.

  • Superlative Degree compares more than two persons or things.

  • Comparative Degree usually uses than.

  • Superlative Degree usually uses the before the adjective.

7. Reinforcement


Transformation Rules (Quick Reference for Students)

Positive DegreeComparative DegreeSuperlative Degree
No other boy is as tall as Ravi.Ravi is taller than any other boy.Ravi is the tallest boy.
Very few cities are as beautiful as Ooty.Ooty is more beautiful than most other cities.Ooty is one of the most beautiful cities.
No other river is as long as the Nile.The Nile is longer than any other river.The Nile is the longest river.

The teacher provides additional examples from everyday life.

Examples:

  • Gold is more valuable than silver.

  • The elephant is the largest land animal.

  • Today is hotter than yesterday.

  • Chennai is hotter than Ooty.

  • Sachin was one of the greatest cricketers.

Class Activity

Students work in pairs and compare:

  • Two friends

  • Two fruits

  • Two cities

  • Two animals

Each pair writes one sentence in each degree.

8. Evaluation

A. Lower Order Thinking Questions (LOT)

  1. How many degrees of comparison are there?

  2. Which degree compares two persons or things?

  3. Give the comparative form of strong.

B. Middle Order Thinking Questions (MOT)

  1. Change the sentence into the comparative degree:

    • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

  2. Write the three degrees of:

    • Happy

  3. Differentiate between Positive and Comparative Degrees.

C. Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOT)

  1. Write three sets of sentences using Positive, Comparative, and Superlative Degrees about your school.

  2. Explain why the Superlative Degree uses the before the adjective.

  3. Create a short paragraph comparing three sports using all three degrees of comparison.

9. Remedial Teaching

For slow learners, the teacher will:

  • Explain the concept using simple and familiar examples.

  • Use charts showing the three degrees.

  • Conduct oral drills with common adjectives.

  • Provide matching and fill-in-the-blank worksheets.

  • Encourage peer learning and repeated practice.

  • Give individual guidance and immediate feedback.

10. Writing Activity

Students write:

  1. Five adjectives and their Positive, Comparative, and Superlative forms.

  2. Five sentences using Comparative Degree.

  3. Five sentences using Superlative Degree.

OR

Write a paragraph titled "My School" using at least:

  • One Positive Degree sentence

  • Two Comparative Degree sentences

  • Two Superlative Degree sentences

11. Follow-up (Homework / Assignment)

Worksheet: Click here

Homework

  1. Write the three degrees of the following adjectives:

    • Brave

    • Clever

    • Beautiful

    • Happy

    • Large

    • Good

    • Bad

    • Little

    • Far

    • Heavy

  2. Convert the following:

    • Positive to Comparative (3 sentences)

    • Comparative to Superlative (3 sentences)

    • Superlative to Positive (3 sentences)

  3. Prepare a colourful chart showing:

    • The three Degrees of Comparison

    • Rules for forming Comparative and Superlative Degrees

    • Ten examples with illustrations.

Teaching Aids

  • Blackboard/Smart Board

  • Flashcards

  • Grammar Charts

  • Worksheets

  • Textbook

  • Picture Cards

Assessment

  • Oral questioning

  • Pair activity

  • Worksheet completion

  • Classroom observation

  • Writing activity

  • Homework evaluation

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