SUPERLATIVES

SUPERLATIVES

1. Denotes the highest level for an adjective and the word "the" before the adjective to mark the superlative.

   • Juan is the fastest
   • Angela's room is the cleanest.
   • New York is the biggest city in the United States

2. FORM

   • 1. For one-syllable adjective, add "est": * Fast => Fastest
   • 2. For one-syllable adjetives that ends in "e", add "st": * Nice => Nicest
   • 3. For one-syllable adjective that ends in consonant+vowel+consonant, add consonant and "est"; * Hot => Hottest
   • 4. For two-syllable adjectives that ends in "y", replace "y" for "iest": * Funny => Funniest
   • 5. For adjectives with 2 or more syllables, add "the most" or "the least": * The most beautiful/The least beautiful

3. Irregular adjectives: Good=>Best Bad=>Worst Far=>Furthest

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