Superlatives with Language Objectives

Write the superlative for

Adjectives of adjectives. Complete
sentences using the
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Look at the rules for writing the superlative form of adjectives. superlative form of adjec
tives.

Rule 1: For one-syllable adjectives, use the + -est.

large the largest Tokyo is the largest city in the world.
tall the tallest The Taipei 101 Tower is the tallest building.

Rule 2: For two-syllable adjectives that end in y: change y to i and add -est.
pretty the prettiest I think Sue is the prettiest girl in the class.
funny the funniest José is the funniest person I know.

Rule 3: For two or more syllables: use the most .

beautiful the most beautiful I think Paris is the most beautiful city.
handsome the most handsome Max is the most handsome boy in our club.

Rule 4: Irregular adjectives

good the best Kim is the best student in my class.
bad the worst “Jim’s Diner” is the worst restaurant in town.

A Add -est or the most to the following words. Use the rules to help you.
The first two are done for you.
1. famous the most famous 9. bad
2. large the largest 10. lazy
3. rich 11. economical
4. heavy 12. exciting
5. honest 13. ugly
6. modern 14. straight
7. strong 15. cheap
8. powerful 16. interesting

B Write the correct form of the superlative in the sentences below. The first one is done
for you.
1. Mt. Everest is (high) the highest mountain in the world.
2. Queen Elizabeth II is probably (rich) woman in the world.
3. John F. Kennedy was (young) president of the United States.
4. The New York Times is (important) newspaper in New York.
5. Picasso’s paintings are (expensive) paintings in the world.
6. Tiger Woods is (famous) golf player in the United States.
7. (old) university in the world is in Morocco.
8. Many Americans think that Abraham Lincoln was (great) U.S.
president.
SKILL OBJECTIVE: Learning rules for forming superlatives. Review the rules with the class and write additional examples on the
board. Part A: Show how the two examples follow rules 3 and 1. Then assign the rest of Part A. Part B: Be sure students understand
how to complete the sentences, then assign Part B as independent written work.
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