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Superlative adjectives are used to compare more than two people, places, or things. Their form depends on the number of syllables in the adjective. Adjectives of one syllable take -est, those of two syllables ending in -y take -iest, and those of two or more syllables take most + the adjective. Rules are also provided for spelling changes when adding -est, such as doubling final consonants or changing -y to -i. Examples illustrate the use and formation of superlative adjectives.

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1 Copyright 2018, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 2.0) Grammar & Usage Superlative Adjectives Use Use superlative adjectives to compare more than two people, places, or things. Form A. Chart Number of Syllables Form Example one the + Adj + -est the + tall + -est = the tallest two (ending in -y) the + Adj (-y changes to -i) + -est the + happy + -est = the happiest two (not ending in -y) the + most + Adj the + most + famous = the most famous three or more the + most + Adj the + most + beautiful = the most beautiful B. Examples 1. John is the tallest boy in the class. 2. Out of all my classmates, Christina is the happiest. Shes always smiling! 3. I think he is the most famous actor in Hollywood. 4. Her last painting is the most beautiful one shes ever done.
2 Superlative Adjectives Grammar & Usage Copyright 2018, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 2.0) Spelling Rules for Adding -est B. Examples 1. My painting is the largest one on the wall. 2. He is working for the biggest company in the city. 3. That was the easiest test Ive ever taken. 4. This puppy is the softest one in the litter. A. Chart Rule # Spelling Rule Example 1 If the adjective ends in -e, add -st. nice nicest safe safest large largest 2 If the adjective ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern, double the final consonant and add -est. big biggest wet wettest flat flattest 3 If the adjective ends with a consonant + -y, change -y to -i and add -est. easy easiest funny funniest pretty prettiest 4 For all other adjectives, add -est. tall tallest soft softest loud loudest

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  • 1. 1 Copyright 2018, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 2.0) Grammar & Usage Superlative Adjectives Use Use superlative adjectives to compare more than two people, places, or things. Form A. Chart Number of Syllables Form Example one the + Adj + -est the + tall + -est = the tallest two (ending in -y) the + Adj (-y changes to -i) + -est the + happy + -est = the happiest two (not ending in -y) the + most + Adj the + most + famous = the most famous three or more the + most + Adj the + most + beautiful = the most beautiful B. Examples 1. John is the tallest boy in the class. 2. Out of all my classmates, Christina is the happiest. Shes always smiling! 3. I think he is the most famous actor in Hollywood. 4. Her last painting is the most beautiful one shes ever done.
  • 2. 2 Superlative Adjectives Grammar & Usage Copyright 2018, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (VERSION 2.0) Spelling Rules for Adding -est B. Examples 1. My painting is the largest one on the wall. 2. He is working for the biggest company in the city. 3. That was the easiest test Ive ever taken. 4. This puppy is the softest one in the litter. A. Chart Rule # Spelling Rule Example 1 If the adjective ends in -e, add -st. nice nicest safe safest large largest 2 If the adjective ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern, double the final consonant and add -est. big biggest wet wettest flat flattest 3 If the adjective ends with a consonant + -y, change -y to -i and add -est. easy easiest funny funniest pretty prettiest 4 For all other adjectives, add -est. tall tallest soft softest loud loudest