superlatives. short adjectives (1 syllable) we add –est or –st. two – syllable adjectives...
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Superlatives
Superlatives
Short adjectives (1 syllable)
We add –est or –st.Two – syllable adjectives ending in –y
We take –y out and we add –iest.
Longer adjectives (2 or more syllables)
We use the most before the adjective.
Irregular forms
Some adjectives take completely irregular forms.
• We use superlatives to compare a person / thing with a group.
• We always use the before the superlative adjectives. ‘He is the shortest in the
group’‘He is the most interesting
of the students’• In Spanish we use ‘el más’
+ adjective
Rich Richer than The richest
Nice Nicer than The nicest
Easy Easier than The easiest
Sad Sadder than The saddest
Stressful More… than The most …
Dangerous More… than The most …
Good Better than The best
Bad Worse than The worst
Far Farther / further than
The farthest / furthest
Comparatives & Superlatives
Superlatives of inferiority
• The least + adjective (in / of)
‘He is the least tall / intelligent in the group / of the students’
• In Spanish we use ‘el menos’ + adjective
(‘de’)
THE
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