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 items.

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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 for one-syllable adjectives?

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-est' to the end of the word (e.g., tall -> tallest).

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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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When do you use 'the' before a superlative?

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Use 'the' before a superlative when referring to one specific item that is the highest in quality among a group (e.g., the tallest building).

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What is the comparative form of 'young'?

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The comparative form of 'young' is 'younger'.

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How do you form the comparative for adjectives with two syllables ending in 'y'?

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er' (e.g., happy -> happier).

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What is the comparative form of 'good'?

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The comparative form of 'good' is 'better'.

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What is the difference between 'older' and 'oldest'?

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'Older' is the comparative form used to compare two items, while 'oldest' is the superlative form used to compare three or more items.