Superlative Adjectives

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more items, often formed by adding 'est' or using 'the most'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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., 'cold' becomes 'coldest').

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'tall'?

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The superlative form of 'tall' is 'tallest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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 'the most' before the adjective (e.g., 'beautiful' becomes 'the most beautiful').

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'good'?

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The superlative form of 'good' is 'the best'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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The superlative form of 'bad' is 'the worst'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'funny'?

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The superlative form of 'funny' is 'the funniest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'interesting'?

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

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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When do we use 'the most' instead of 'est'?

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We use 'the most' for adjectives with two or more syllables.

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CCSS.L.3.1G