Language Expansion

Superlative adjectives: the most and the least

The least is the opposite of the most. The least is used before
adjectives in the same way that the most is used. Look at the
example.

London $$$$$
London is the most expensive
city in Europe. Paris $$$$

Bucharest is the least expensive Madrid $$$

city in Europe. Prague $$

Bucharest $
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Superlative adjectives: the most and the least

Typically, the least is only used before adjectives with two

or more syllables.

the least comfortable 

the least expensive 

For adjectives with one syllable, add -est to the end of the
adjective.

the least cheap X

the cheapest 
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one of + superlative adjective

One of + a superlative adjective can be used to talk about a

member of a group. Look at the example.

Paris is one of the most expensive London $$$$$

cities in Europe. It is not the most Paris $$$$
expensive city, but it is still very Madrid $$$
expensive.
Prague $$
Prague is one of the least expensive Bucharest $
cities in Europe.

Note: one of + a superlative adjective is always followed by a plural noun.

 Quick Check

Use the words to write a sentence with one of the most /

least.
1. She is not a writer.
1. Hong Kong – expensive – city in Asia.
Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in Asia.
2. It is not Monday.
2. The Gobi Desert – crowded – place in Asia.
The Gobi Desert is one of the least crowded places in Asia.
3. They
3. areout
Taking notthe
from Korea.– exciting – thing to do.
garbage
Taking out the garbage is one of the least exciting things to do.

4. Theare
4. You cobra
not–late.
dangerous – snake in Africa.
The cobra is one of the most dangerous snakes in Africa.