GRAMMAR + EXERCISES: Superlatives
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