SUPERLATIVES

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What is a superlative?

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A superlative is a form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality among three or more items. It often ends in '-est' or is preceded by 'most.'

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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., 'tall' becomes 'tallest').

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How do you form the superlative of two-syllable adjectives 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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How do you form the superlative of two-syllable adjectives not ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives not ending in 'y', use 'most' before the adjective (e.g., 'careful' becomes 'most careful').

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

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For three-syllable adjectives, use 'most' before the adjective (e.g., 'beautiful' becomes 'most beautiful').

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What is the superlative form of 'good'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'bad'?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using a superlative.

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

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What is the difference between comparative and superlative forms?

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Comparative forms compare two items (e.g., 'taller'), while superlative forms compare three or more items (e.g., 'tallest').

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When should you use 'the most' instead of '-est'?

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Use 'the most' for adjectives with three or more syllables or for certain two-syllable adjectives that do not end in 'y.'