superlatives

superlatives

1. The superlative is used to express the highest and most intense degree of a characteristic or quality. It usually establishes a relationship between a noun and a group of nouns.

2. The superlative degree in English follows two different structures;

   • ...of adjectives that have few characters, are shorter, it'll be like this: the + adjective + ending -est;
     • Ex: We live in the biggest house in the neighborhood
     • when a short adjective ends in "vowel + consonant", double the consonant and then add "-est" (but there are exceptions like "new" and "clean"). Ex: big- the biggest
     • when a short adjective ends with a consonant and a "-y", we will replace that "-y" with a "-i", and then put "-est". Ex: easy- easiest
   • ...of djectives that are longer, have more characters, will look like this: the most + adjective
     • Ex: We have the most beautiful garden in the neighborhood

3. By: Manuela Marques 8°A