The 5th of May, 2020

Superlative adjectives

We use superlative adjectives to show how more than two things are different from
each other in the same group.

e.g. Harry is the tallest boy in the class.

1. Regular adjectives

 Short adjectives (one-syllable)

-the + adjective + -est
Cheap-the cheapest

-the + adjective + the last consonant doubled+ -est

Big – the biggest

-the + adjective + -st

Safe – the safest
 Long adjectives (two-syllable) ending in –y
-the + adjective + -y + -iest
Early – the earliest
 Longer adjectives ( two or more syllables)
-the most + adjective

Expensive – the most expensive

2. Irregular adjectives

Good – the best

Bad – the worst

Far – the farthest/ furthest