The comparative form of 'sad' is sadder, and the superlative form is saddest.
Adjectives like 'sad' can change their form to show degrees of comparison. These forms are used to compare two or more things.
Understanding Degrees of Comparison
Adjectives have three degrees of comparison:
- Positive Degree: Describes a single noun or pronoun without comparing it to anything else. This is the base form of the adjective.
- Comparative Degree: Used to compare two things or groups. It indicates that one is "more" or "less" than the other in a particular quality.
- Superlative Degree: Used to compare three or more things or groups. It indicates that something has the "most" or "least" of a particular quality among all items being compared.
Forming the Comparative and Superlative of 'Sad'
For most single-syllable adjectives, like 'sad,' the comparative and superlative forms are created by adding suffixes.
- To form the comparative, the suffix -er is added to the positive form.
- To form the superlative, the suffix -est is added to the positive form.
When 'sad' (a single-syllable adjective ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern) is transformed, the final consonant 'd' is doubled before adding the -er or -est suffix. This rule applies to maintain the short vowel sound.
Here's a breakdown of the forms for 'sad':
| Degree | Adjective |
|---|---|
| Positive | sad |
| Comparative | sadder |
| Superlative | saddest |
Examples in Sentences
To illustrate how these forms are used, consider the following examples:
- Positive: "She felt sad after hearing the news." (Describes her feeling simply)
- Comparative: "He was sadder than his sister when their pet left." (Compares the level of sadness between two people)
- Superlative: "That was the saddest story I have ever read." (Indicates the highest degree of sadness among all stories)
Understanding these degrees of comparison helps in constructing clear and precise sentences when expressing varying levels of qualities.
