Superlatives

Superlatives

1. An adjective in superlative degree indicates that the subject possesses the quality in the highest degree and above all others.

   • How is the superlative formed in English?
     • The superlative is always preceded by a definite article: the fastest, the tallest, the most intelligent.
     • In the case of one-syllable adjectives, we form the superlative by adding -est at the end: tall - tallest.
     • If the adjective has two syllables, we can add -est or put most in front of the adjective. In many cases, both forms are used, but one is more common than the other.
     • If the adjective has three syllables or more, we will form the comparative by adding most: important - the most important.
     • When the adjective ends in consonant + vowel + consonant, the last consonant must be repeated before adding the ending: fat - the fattest.
     • And if it ends in -y, we must change it to an i: happy - the happiest.

2. The minimum construction of a sentence with superlatives is:

   • The + superlative + noun.
     • Example: The tallest girl.
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