Superlatives

Superlatives

1. Short adjectives

   • For most of the short adjectives of a single syllable (and some of two), the superlative is formed by adding the ending "-est"
     • For adjectives ending in the letter "-e", just add at the end "-st"
       • Wide / the widest
       • Nice / the nicest
       • Safe / the safest
     • For those short adjectives that end in vowel + consonant, you must double the consonant and add "-est"
       • Fat / the fattest
       • Thin / the thinnest
       • Big / the biggest
     • For adjectives ending in "-y", this letter is changed to an "i" and the ending "-est" is added
       • Dry / the driest
       • Happy / the happiest
       • Heavy / the heaviest

2. Long adjectives

   • For all long adjectives of two or more syllables we use the word "most" plus the adjective in its original form:
     • Expensive / the most expensive
     • Beautiful / the most beautiful
     • Generous / the most generous

3. Adjectives with special superlative

   • These are some adjectives with superlatives that do not follow any specific rule.
     • Examples of comparisons with superlatives
       • Rolex is the most expensive brand of watches
       • Rolex is the most expensive brand of watches
       • Nilo is the longest river in the world
     • Questions and answers with superlatives
       • Is China the largest country? No, it is not. The largest country in the world is Russia.
       • Is China the largest country? No, it is not. The largest country in the world is Russia.
       • What is the most succesful band ever? The Beatles are the most succesful band of all time