Good morning! Today, we’re going to learn about something fun and useful in English: superlative adjectives. These are special adjectives that we use when we want to talk about the most or least of something.
we’ll learn how to form these adjectives, when to use them, and practice using them in sentences. Are you ready to become experts in superlatives? Let's get started!
learn: Forming Comparative adjectives
1- Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives are used to show the highest or lowest degree of a quality within a group of three or more things, people, or concepts. They describe the extreme or the best/worst in a comparison.
2- How to Form Superlative Adjectives
1. Short Adjectives (1 syllable or 2 syllables ending in -y):
To form the superlative of short adjectives, add -est to the adjective.
- Example:
- Tall → Tallest
- Fast → Fastest
- Small → Smallest
- Example:
- Large → Largest
- Nice → Nicest
- Example:
- Happy → Happiest
- Busy → Busiest
2. Long Adjectives (3 or more syllables):
For adjectives that contain three or more syllables, the superlative form is created by using most or least before the adjective.
- Example:
- Beautiful → Most beautiful
- Important → Most important
- Comfortable → Most comfortable
- Expensive → Most expensive
3. Two-syllable Adjectives:
Adjectives with two syllables can follow both patterns, depending on the word:
For adjectives ending in -y, use the -iest form (like short adjectives).
- Example:
- Funny → Funniest
- Happy → Happiest
- Example:
- Polite → Most polite
- Simple → Most simple
3- Examples of Superlative Adjectives
Here are some examples of superlative adjectives for different types of adjectives:
- Short Adjectives:
- Tall → Tallest
- Old → Oldest
- Smart → Smartest
- Long Adjectives:
- Interesting → Most interesting
- Comfortable → Most comfortable
- Expensive → Most expensive
4- Irregular Superlative Adjectives
Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms that do not follow the usual rules
| Adjective |
Superlative |
|---|---|
| good |
Best |
| Bad |
Worst |
| Much |
Most |
| Far |
Farthest / furthest |
| Little |
Least |
Important Notes:
1. Use of "The":
Superlative adjectives usually require the definite article "the" before the adjective. This indicates that the thing or person being described is unique in the context.
- She is the most talented artist in the gallery.
- This is the highest mountain in the world.
2. Exceptions in Common Phrases:
Some superlative adjectives have fixed or irregular forms in certain contexts, even though they might not fit the usual rule. For example:
- This is the best I’ve ever felt!
- The worst mistake you can make is not trying.
3. Comparing More Than Two Things:
Superlatives are used when comparing three or more things or people. If you’re comparing only two things, you should use comparative adjectives (like bigger, more beautiful) instead.
Tasks
Task 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct superlative form of the adjective.
1. This is the ________ (beautiful) painting in the gallery.
2. Alia is the ________ (smart) student in our class.
3. That was the ________ (exciting) movie I’ve ever seen.
4. This is the ________ (delicious) dessert you have ever made.
Correction of task 1:
- This is the most beautiful painting in the gallery.
- Alia is the smartest student in our class.
- That was the most exciting movie I’ve ever seen.
- This is the most delicious dessert you have ever made.
Task 2: Find then correct the mistake.
1. This is the most tallest building in the city.
2. He is the most smartest person in the room.
3. That was the funnest trip I’ve ever had.
4. This is the more interesting book I’ve read.
5. She is the prettiestest girl in her class.
Correction of task 2:
1) This is the tallest building in the city.
2) He is the smartest person in the room.
3) That was the funniest trip I’ve ever had.
4) This is the most interesting book I’ve read.
5) She is the prettiest girl in her class.
Task 3: Write a sentence using the superlative form of the adjective provided.
1. Happy
2. Fast
3. Beautiful
4. Expensive
5. Dangerous
Correction of task 3:
1) You made me the happiest person on Earth .
2) Nissans cars are the fastest .
3) Leila is the most beautiful baby in the whole world .
4) She bought the most expensive car .
5) This is the most dangerous road in the city.
Recapitulation of the lesson
Great job today, everyone! You’ve learned how to use superlative adjectives to describe the most or least of something. Remember, we use superlative adjectives when comparing three or more things, and we add -est or use most or least depending on the adjective. Well done today !
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