how to make working model to illustrate the degrees of comparison in English

Degrees of comparison in English refer to the different forms of adjectives and adverbs used to indicate the intensity or quality of a particular characteristic.

There are three degrees of comparison: positive, comparative, and superlative.

1. Positive Degree:
   • This is the basic form of an adjective or adverb, used to describe a noun or a verb without making any comparison.
   • Example (adjective): The cat is big.
   • Example (adverb): She sings beautifully.
2. Comparative Degree:
   • This degree is used when comparing two things or two sets of things. For most adjectives and adverbs, the comparative is formed by adding “-er” to the positive form.
   • Example (adjective): The dog is bigger than the cat.
   • Example (adverb): She sings more beautifully than her sister.
   • Some adjectives and adverbs have irregular comparative forms:
     • Positive: good, bad
     • Comparative: better, worse
     • Example: This book is better than that one.
3. Superlative Degree:
   • The superlative degree is used when comparing three or more things or sets of things. For most adjectives and adverbs, the superlative is formed by adding “-est” to the positive form.
   • Example (adjective): The elephant is the biggest animal in the zoo.
   • Example (adverb): She sings most beautifully of all the contestants.
   • Irregular superlative forms include:
     • Positive: good, bad
     • Superlative: best, worst
     • Example: This is the best movie I’ve seen.

Creating a working model to illustrate the degrees of comparison in English using cardboard can be a fun and educational DIY project.

Here’s a simple guide to help you make a visually engaging model:

Materials:

1. Cardboard
2. Colored markers
3. Scissors
4. Craft knife (with adult supervision)
5. Glue or tape
6. Stickers, colored paper, or any decorative materials (optional)

Step by Step Working Model Instructions:

1. Prepare the Base:
   • Cut a large piece of cardboard to serve as the base for your model. This will be the foundation on which you’ll display the degrees of comparison.
2. Create Three Panels:
   • Cut three rectangular panels from cardboard, each representing a degree of comparison: Positive, Comparative, and Superlative.
3. Label the Panels:
   • Write the labels “Positive,” “Comparative,” and “Superlative” on each respective panel using colored markers. This helps clearly identify each degree.
4. Positive Degree:
   • On the “Positive” panel, write a simple sentence or phrase that represents the positive degree. For example, “The cat is big.”
5. Comparative Degree:
   • On the “Comparative” panel, create a sentence or phrase comparing two things. For instance, “The dog is bigger than the cat.” You can use cut-out images or draw pictures to represent the comparison.
6. Superlative Degree:
   • On the “Superlative” panel, form a sentence or phrase that expresses the highest degree. An example could be, “The elephant is the biggest animal.” Again, consider using images or illustrations to enhance understanding.
7. Create Standees or Flaps:
   • For each panel, cut out standees or flaps from cardboard at the bottom, so the panels can stand upright on the base.
8. Decorate (Optional):
   • Use stickers, colored paper, or any decorative materials to make your model visually appealing. You can add relevant illustrations or icons to represent the degrees of comparison.
9. Attach Panels to the Base:
   • Glue or tape the standees or flaps to the base, positioning the “Positive,” “Comparative,” and “Superlative” panels in a way that allows them to stand up.
10. Display and Explain:
    • Place your model on a flat surface and use it as a teaching aid. Explain the concept of degrees of comparison by pointing to each panel and discussing the examples you’ve written or illustrated.

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