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., 'big' becomes 'biggest').

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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 'the most careful').

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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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What is the superlative form of 'good'?

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

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How do you use superlatives in sentences?

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Superlatives are used to compare three or more items, indicating which has the highest degree of a quality (e.g., 'She is the smartest student in the class.').

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What is the superlative form of 'heavy'?

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The superlative form of 'heavy' is 'the heaviest.'

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What is the superlative form of 'boring'?

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

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What is the superlative form of 'tall'?

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