Lesson 10
Grammar target
Superlative Adjectives
We use Superlative adjectives to compare three or more nouns. We also use them to compare one thing against the rest of a group.
Rule 1.
One-syllable and two syllable adjectives ending in
y/-ow/-er
+ est
Adjective
Superlative Adjectives
the
+ adjective +
est
large
long
heavy
the
larg
est
the
long
est
the
heavi
est
Examples:
Their street is very large.
She has long dark hair.
My bag is very heavy.
This is the largest street in this city.
Her hair is the longest.
This bag is the heaviest.
Rule 2.
Other two-syllable adjectives and long adjectives
Adjective
Superlative Adjectives
the
most
+ adjective
modern
popular
beautiful
the
most
modern
the
most
popular
the
most
beautiful
Examples:
There are a lot of modern buildings in this city.
His songs are very popular
Her dress is very beautiful.
This is the most modern building in this city.
This song is the most popular song among young people.
This is the most beautiful dress in the shop.