Superlatives

Superlatives

1. A superlative adjective expresses the extreme or highest degree of a quality. We use a superlative adjective to describe the extreme quality of one thing in a group of things.

2. Short Adjetives

   • if the adjective ends in "e", add "st"
     • Old - The Oldest. Late - The Latest
   • if the adjective ends in consonant, vowel or consonant, double the last consonant
     • Big - Biggest
   • if the adjective ends in "y", change the "y" to "i"
     • Happy - Happiest
   • Example: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world

3. Long Adjetives

   • 2 syllable adjectives not ending in -y
     • use first: The Most
   • All adjectives of 3 or more syllables
     • Use fist: The Most
   • Example: Jupiter is the most distant planet from the Sun in the solar system.