Adjectives: Superlative

By: Eugenia Ida Edward

Superlative
What is Superlative Adjective?

 use superlative adjectives to compare one person,

place, or thing with other people, places, or things in a
group

Toronto is the largest city in Canada.

It’s the most multicultural city in the country.
 FORMING SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES
1. For short adjectives—one syllable There are often spelling changes
and two syllables ending in –y, use: when you add –est.
the + adjective + -est late the latest
big the biggest
Adjective Superlative early the earliest

Loud the loudest Some adjectives have irregular

superlative forms.
Pretty the prettiest
good the best
bad the worst
far the farthest
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2. For long adjectives—two or more EXCEPTION: The short adjective fun

syllables, use: forms the superlative the same way as
long adjective.
the most/ the least + adjective
fun the most fun
the least fun
expensive the most expensive
the least expensive
Not: the funnest
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3. For some adjectives, such as
lively, lovely, friendly, and
quiet, you can use:
the … -est
OR
the most/ the least
Rio is the liveliest city in the
world.
Rio is the most lively city in the
world.
Rio is the most liveliest city in
the world.
 Superlative with other words and
expression
1. Phrases with in and of  With some of you can use:
 This is the least expensive hotel in town.
 It’s the greatest city in the world.  A plural count noun
 This was the best day of our visit.  Some of the best cities have
large parks.
 A non-count noun
2. one of or some of  Toronto has some of the best
 Use a plural count noun with one of. food in Canada.
 Toronto is one of the most dynamic
cities in the world.
 NOT: Toronto is one of the most
dynamic city in the world.
Superlative with other words and
expression
3. Second (third, fourth…) 4. Ever + present perfect

 It has the second largest

 This is the biggest building
transportation system.
I’ve ever seen.