Superlatives.

Superlatives.

1. We use the superlative when we want to emphasize that the subject is at the upper or lower end of a quality.

   • examples
     • she is fat
       • she is fattest,
         • The Saint Bernard is taller as the German Shepherd.
   • tall in its superlative form it would be tallest
   • All superlatives are formed by adding THE in front of the adjective, and then, depending on the number of syllables, they are formed as follows
     • If they have 1 syllable: we add -est. (Example: rich - the richest).
     • If they have 1 syllable and end in consonant + vowel + consonant: the last consonant is repeated and -est is added. (Example: big - the biggest).
     • If they have 2 syllables and end in –y: -y is replaced by -iest. (Example: easy - the easiest).
       • If they have 2 or more syllables: most is added in front of the adjective. (beautiful - the most beautiful)

2. We use the superlative when we want to emphasize that the subject is at the upper or lower end of a quality.

   • the fastest, the tallest, the most intelligent.