Write an introductory paragraph:The introductory paragraph should introduce the village or city and your focus. It should also provide a brief overview of what you will be writing about in the rest of the essay (general opinion).
Write descriptive paragraphs:The body of your essay should be made up of descriptive paragraph(s). In this/these paragraph(s), you should use vivid language to describe the village / city and its features. You can use sensory details, such as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, to bring the village to life for your readers. Give examples of what you like / don't like. Mention your favourite place.
Write a concluding paragraph:The concluding paragraph should summarize the main points (summary of opinion) of your essay and leave the reader with a lasting impression.
A comparative adverb is used to compare two actions or performances:
Simon walks faster than Toby.
("Faster" is an example of a comparative adverb.)
A superlative adverb is used to compare three or more actions or performances:
Simon thinks most diligently in the team.
("Most diligently" is an example of a superlative adverb.)
Comparative Adverbs
An expression like "more slowly" (formed from the adverb "slowly") is known as a comparative adverb. It is used to show who (or what) has performed an action in a specific manner to the greater or lesser degree. In other words, it is used to compare two performances.
Paul writes more diplomatically than Erika.
("More diplomatically" is the comparative adverb from "diplomatically." "Diplomatically" is the normal adverb. The normal adverb is said to be in the positive degree. The comparative adverb is said to be in the comparative degree.)
Claire dances less elegantly.
("Less elegantly" is the comparative adverb from "elegantly." "Elegantly" is the positive degree. "Less elegantly" is the comparative degree.)
Here are some more examples of comparative adverbs:
The goat can see better than you think.
("Better" is the comparative adverb from "well." Remember that a comparative adverb compares two performances. In this example, it is a comparison of how well the goat can see and how well you think the goat can see.)
Try to paint the edges more carefully. It will save time later.
("More carefully" is the comparative adverb from "carefully." This is also a comparison of two performances. It compares how the edges are currently being painted with how they will be painted with more effort.)
John tries harder than most in the class, but he has no aptitude for languages.
("Harder" is the comparative adverb from "hard." This compares John's effort with most other student's efforts.)
The engine operates less efficiently with alcohol.
("Less efficiently"is the comparative adverb from "efficiently." This is a comparison of the engine's performance with alcohol and the engine's performance with some other fuel.)
Superlative Adverbs
An expression like "most carefully" (formed from the adverb "carefully") is known as a superlative adverb. It is used to show who (or what) has performed an action in a specific manner to the greatest or least degree.
The chairman spoke most convincingly of all.
("Most convincingly" is the superlative adverb from "convincingly." "Convincingly" is the positive degree. "Most convincingly" is the superlative degree.)
Pete acted least sociably.
("Least sociably" is the superlative adverb from "sociably." "Sociably" is the positive degree. "Least sociably" is the superlative degree.)
Here are some more examples of superlative adverbs:
I have found that the office runs best with the radio on and the heating down.
("Best" is the superlative adverb from "well.")
The gift is most gratefully received.
("Most gratefully" is the superlative adverb from "gratefully.")
It was obvious that they were not used to high heels, but Karen moved least gracefully of all.
("Least gracefully" is the superlative adverb from "gracefully.")
She answered most abruptly .
("Most abruptly" is the superlative adverb from "abruptly.")
Forming Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
The table below shows the rules for forming comparative and superlative adverbs:
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