Chapter 6: SUPERLATIVES

SUPERLATIVES WITH -EST

• The superlative of one-syllable adjectives is formed by adding -est.

          EX. kind - the kindest

• For one-syllable adjectives that end in -e, only -st is added.

         EX: nice - the nicest

• For one-syllable adjectives that end with a single consonant preceeded by a single vowel, the final consonant is doubled.

          EX: hot - the hottest

• For two-syllable adjectives that end in -y preceeded by a consonant, -y changes to -i.

          EX: happy - the happiest

REFER TO:         SB P.50       WB   p.51

TRY THIS GAME WITH SUPERLATIVES

SUPERLATIVES WITH MOST

• The superlative of adjectives that have three or more syllables is formed by placing the most before the adjective.

      EX:   beautiful   -   the most beautiful

• The superlative of two-syllable adjectives that don´t end in -y are less predictable. Some are formed with most, and some are formed with -est.

       EX: patient   -   the most patient
             honest   -   the most honest
             simple   -    the simplest
             quiet     -    the quietest

To do more exercices click here.

REFER TO:      SB p.51       WB  p.p. 52-54

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SUPERLATIVES

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