Question

When we compare we estimate, measure or note the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more people, places, things or ideas. And we often compare them in terms of size, shape, weight, colour, quality, manner, number, quantity, grade, actions, intensity, age, looks, feelings etc.

Do you know the term used for the class of words for comparison?

Answer 1

The class of words used for comparison is adjectives and adverbs (specifically, their comparative and superlative forms, such as bigger, more carefully, or best).

Read some basic facts about comparatives given in the textbook on page 131.