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, often used to compare three or more things.

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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 -> tallest).

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What is the superlative form of 'big'?

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The superlative form of 'big' is 'biggest'.

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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 'y' to 'i' and add '-est' (e.g., happy -> happiest).

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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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How do you form the superlative of adjectives with two syllables that do not end in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives that do not end in 'y', use 'more' before the adjective (e.g., careful -> more careful).

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What is the superlative form of 'careful'?

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The superlative form of 'careful' is '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 -> most beautiful).

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What is the superlative form of 'beautiful'?

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

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Fill in the blank: The cheetah is the _______ (fast) animal in the world.

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fastest.