Suffix -est (Typing Club Week 18)

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix -est indicate?

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The suffix -est is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating the highest degree of a quality.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -est.

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Tallest is an example, as it indicates the highest degree of tallness.

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What is the superlative form of 'bright'?

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Brightest.

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Which is correct: 'strongest' or 'most strong'?

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Strongest is correct; 'most strong' is not standard English.

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What is the comparative form of 'tough'?

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Tougher.

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Fill in the blank: The cheetah is the __________ animal in the world.

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fastest.

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Identify the error: 'If you want to be the bestest, you must work hardest.'

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'Bestest' is not a correct word; the correct form is 'best'.

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What is the comparative form of 'funny'?

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Funnier.

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Fill in the blank: She is the __________ student in the class.

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smartest.