2.2.3. GRADE CHANGES
The adjective can also indicate the extent to which a noun has a quality. Adjective grades are three: - positive
-
comparative - superlative
2.2.3.1. The positive degree
The positive degree expresses the quality without giving any idea of \u200b\u200bits intensity, is the word as we know it in its normal state.
The climbing is a risky sport.
2.2.3.2. The comparative degree comparative
The degree serves as the name implies to compare and this we can do in three different ways, so we say there are three levels of comparison: Superiority
The climbing is more risky that diving. Equal
Mountaineering is as risky as scuba diving. Inferiority
Mountaineering is less risky that diving.
2.2.3.3.
the superlative degree superlative expresses the maximum degree of an adjective is formed in three ways:
- adding a morpheme -ism / a
- with the adverb very
- with a prefix such as super- or extra-
very risky, very risky, superarriesgado
exercises p. 51 n ยบ 5 and 8
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