a. We can use superlatives when we compare three or more things, look at the example:

 

E.g.   box  A                    box         B                    box        C

 

 

Box C is larger than box A and box B.  =  Box C is the largest.

 

Large = base adjective                          Largest = superlative form

 

To make the superlative form of short adjectives (1 syllable) we write: 

 

the + base adjective + – est

 

E.g.  great > the greatest     new > the newest          cold > the coldest             tall > the tallest                             

 

To make the superlative form of long adjectives (2 or more syllables) we write:

 

the most + base adjective.

 

E.g.  interesting > the most interesting    beautiful > the most beautiful 

 intelligent > the most intelligent           

 

2-syllable adjectives that end in – y form the comparative like this:   happy > the happ y   –iest

E.g.  funny > the funniest   sunny > the sunniest

 

Some adjectives have irregular comparatives:

Good > the best

Bad > the worst

Far > the farthest / furthest

 

Remember: we don’t use “than” with superlatives but we use the or a possessive adjective (my, your, etc.) before the adjective.

 

E.g. Mount Everest is the tallest in the world.

        Susan is my oldest friend.

 

b. Watch this video to revise the rules and do the quiz below: 

http://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-superlative-adjectives/


c. Now you know the rules. Complete these exercises:

http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/tests/superlativeadjectives.html




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