Superlatives

Superlatives

1. We use a superlative to say that a thing or person is the most of a group. When we use a superlative adjective ('the tallest student') before the noun, we generally use it with 'the'.

   • This is because there's only one (or one group) of the thing we are talking about. There is one student who is the tallest in the class, and because it's clear to the listener which one we mean, we usually use 'the'.
     • We don't use 'the' when there is a possessive.

2. Short adjectives

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

3. Long adjectives

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

4. Irregular

   • good/well -> best
     • Today I had the best time touring the city.
   • little -> least
     • You bought the least attractive pair of moccasins at the thrift store.

5. Bibliografía

   • Education First. (2017). EL COMPARATIVO Y EL SUPERLATIVO. 07/03/2020, de EF Education First Ltd. Sitio web: https://www.ef.com.mx/recursos-aprender-ingles/gramatica-inglesa/comparativo-superlativo/
     • Seonaid. (2018). Using Superlative Adjectives. 07/03/2020, de Perfect English Grammar Sitio web: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/superlatives.html
   • Grammarly. (2019). Comparative and Superlative Adjectives. 07/03/2020, de Grammarly Inc. Sitio web: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/comparative-and-superlative-adjectives/

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