Superlatives

Superlatives

1. Short

   • Form: the + adj - est
     • Double the final consonant if it comes right after a vowel.
     • For adj ending in -e,just add -st,
     • For adj ending in -y, change -y to -i then add -st.

2. Long

   • Form: the + most/least + adj
     • Eg: the most beautiful, the least polluted
     • Some adj have two superlatives forms.
       • Eg: narrow = the narrowest/most narrow

3. Irregular

   • Bad = worst
   • Good = best
   • Far = farthest/ furthest

4. These types of comparison helps us to check, verify and compare two or more nouns

5. ADJECTIVE

   • ONE syllable
     • -EST The fastest The youngest
   • ONE syllable Ending in -E
     • -ST the nicest the strangest
   • ONE syllable Consonant + Short Vowel + Consonant
     • Double the last consonant and add
       • -EST The biggest The hottest
   • Two syllable Ending in -Y
     • Remove the -Y and add
       • -IEST The happiest The craziest
   • Two or MORE syllables
     • THE MOST - The most famous The most beautiful
   • Common Exceptions
     • The best The worst