English Grammar

  There are three degrees of comparison namely Positive, Comparative, Superlative.   The Positive is used to describe one item, group or person.   The Comparative is used to describe two items, groups or people. The Superlative is used to describe three or more items, groups or people.   Sony is as happy as Sita.                                   - POSITIVE DEGREE Niraj   is happier   than Vijay.                               - COMPARATIVE DEGREE Tanmay is the happiest boy in the class          - SUPERLATIVE DEGREE   From the above examples it is clear that when the Degree of comparison changes from one to another , words (that tells about the quality) as well as the structure of the sentence changes. Positive Degree              -        as (Adjective) as          -        as happy as Comparative Degree      -          (Adjective) than             -         happier   than Superlative Degree       -         the (Adjective)                -         the happiest

  A subordinate clause that does the work of an Adverb is known as an ADVERB CLAUSE. To identify the ADVERB CLAUSES we can ask the question .  (When, Where, Why and How) to the Verb in the Main Clause. Examples: (If, Unless, so that, such that, so... that, although, Even though, Even if). 1. Although you have read book, you have to give oral. Ans. You have to give oral – Main clause. Although you have read book – Subordinate Adverb clause; 2. When they plunged into it, they found themselves chilled. Ans. they found themselves chilled – Main clause.   When they plunged into it – Subordinate Adverb clause 3. When I was younger, I could remember everything. Ans:   I could remember everything – Main clause. When I was younger – Subordinate Adverb clause 1)  ADVERB CLAUSES OF TIME - They answer the question ‘when’. eg. Don't talk  while you are driving.    eg. I have not been well   since  I returned from Delhi. eg. After you finish your work, please come here. e