1. Superlatives

2. Superlatives Short adjectives (1 syllable) We add –est or –st.
Two – syllable adjectives ending in –y
We take –y out and we add –iest.
Longer adjectives (2 or more syllables)
We use the most before the adjective.
Irregular forms
Some adjectives take completely irregular forms.

3. We use superlatives to compare a person / thing with a group.
We always use the before the superlative adjectives.
‘He is the shortest in the group’
‘He is the most interesting of the students’
In Spanish we use ‘el más’ + adjective

4. Comparatives & Superlatives
Rich
Richer than
The richest
Nice
Nicer than
The nicest
Easy
Easier than
The easiest
Sad
Sadder than
The saddest
Stressful
More… than
The most …
Dangerous
Good
Better than
The best
Bad
Worse than
The worst
Far
Farther / further than
The farthest / furthest

5. Superlatives of inferiority
The least + adjective (in / of)
‘He is the least tall / intelligent in the group / of the students’
In Spanish we use
‘el menos’ + adjective (‘de’)

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