SUPERLATIVES

SUPERLATIVES

1. Definition Superlatives are used to compare three or more people, places, animals, or things and show which one has the highest or lowest degree of a quality.

2. Structure

   • Long Adjectives the most + adjective Examples: the most beautiful the most intelligent the most expensive
   • Short Adjectives the + adjective + -est Examples: tallest smallest fastest

3. Uses Show the highest quality Show the lowest quality Compare three or more things Examples Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. She is the smartest student in the class. This is the most beautiful park in the city. Today is the hottest day of the year.

4. Irregular Superlatives Adjective Superlative Good The Best Bad The Worst Far The Farthest/The Furthest