Superlatives

Superlatives

1. Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the highest). They are used in sentences where a subject is compared to a group of objects.

   • Noun (subject) + verb + the + superlative adjective + noun (object).
     • My house is the largest one in our neighborhood.
     • This is the smallest box I've ever seen.
   • Words of two syllables or more, not ending in 'y'.
     • beautiful - the most beautiful

2. Words of one syllable ending in 'e'.

   • wide - widest

3. Words of one syllable, with one vowel and one consonant at the end.

   • big - biggest

4. Words of one syllable, with more than one vowel or more than one consonant at the end.

   • high - highest

5. Words of two syllables, ending in 'y'.

   • happy - happiest