Superlatives

Superlatives

1. The superlative is used to describe an object that is at the upper or lower end of a quality

   • (the tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the highest).

2. It is used in sentences in which we compare a subject with a group of objects,

3. the superlatives are formed in one way or another depending on the number of syllables the adjective has

   • If you it has a syllable, we add -est: cheap> the cheapest
     • She is the richest person in the country.
     • He is the tallest in the family
   • If it has two syllables and does not end in y, we put most in front of the adjective: boring> the most boring
     • I am the most popular student at school.
     • The love novels are the most interesting
   • If it has three or more syllables, we also put most in front of the adjective: expensive> the most expensive
     • Juan is the most expressive of the class
     • He is the most attractive man here today.
   • If it has two syllables but it ends in y, we add -est and that and it becomes i: easy> the easiest
     • Always start with the easiest question first.
     • Ana is the happiest in her work