GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Superlatives

Definition

Superlatives compare two or more nouns.

Example

Jill is the tallest student in the class.

Explanation

Superlatives:

• show the noun that has the most of the quality of the adjective.
• add "est" to the end of adjectives with one syllable.
• use "most" before adjectives with more than one syllable.
• change "y" to "i" before adding "est".
• have irregular forms.
• double consonants if the word ends in consonant + vowel+ consonant.
• add "est" to the end of two-syllable words ending in "y".

Related Sections

Comparatives