Superlative Adjectives

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is a form of an adjective used to compare three or more nouns, indicating the highest degree of a quality among them.

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How do you form the superlative of one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'small' becomes 'smallest').

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What is the superlative form of 'interesting'?

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The superlative form of 'interesting' is 'most interesting'.

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What is the superlative form of 'responsible'?

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The superlative form of 'responsible' is 'most responsible'.

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How do you form the superlative of adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-est' (e.g., 'happy' becomes 'happiest').

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What is the superlative form of 'brave'?

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The superlative form of 'brave' is 'the bravest'.

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How do you form the superlative of adjectives with two or more syllables?

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For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'most' before the adjective (e.g., 'beautiful' becomes 'the most beautiful').

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What is the superlative form of 'small'?

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The superlative form of 'small' is 'the smallest'.

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What is the superlative form of 'slow'?

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The superlative form of 'slow' is 'the slowest'.

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Can you give an example of a superlative adjective in a sentence?

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Sure! 'Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.'