Superlative adjectives

Superlative adjectives

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Introduction to Superlatives Superlatives are a form of adjectives used to indicate the highest or lowest degree of a quality within a group. They are used to express that something or someone has a characteristic in its most extreme form. They are used when comparing more than two elements. Example: "The elephant is the biggest animal in the zoo."

Comparatives vs. Superlatives Comparatives: Used to compare two things. Example: "A dog is bigger than a cat." Structure: Subject + verb to be + comparative adjective + than + object "A dog" (subject) "is" (verb to be) "bigger" (comparative adjective) "than" (comparison word) "a cat" (object) Superlatives: Used to express the highest degree of a quality within a group. Example: "The dog is the biggest animal in my house." Structure: Subject + verb to be + the + superlative adjective + complement "The dog" (subject) "is" (verb to be) "the biggest" (superlative adjective) "animal in my house" (complement)

Grammar Rules *Most adjectives: Add "-est" to the end of the adjective. Example: tall → the tallest *Adjectives ending in "y": Change "y" to "i" and add "-est". Example: happy → the happiest *Adjectives ending in consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC): Double the last consonant and add "-est". Example: big → the biggest *Long adjectives (two or more syllables): Use "the most" before the adjective. Example: intelligent → the most intelligent Irregular adjectives: Good → the best Bad → the worst Far → the farthest/the furthest *Always use "the" before superlatives! Example: "He is the tallest student in the class."

Some examples

This is the tallest building in the city. He is the most intelligent student in the class. That was the best movie I have ever seen. This is the worst restaurant in town. Today is the coldest day of the year.

Remember!

Only practice can make you better!! you can do some exercises here: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar/a1-a2-grammar/comparative-superlative-adjectives