Superlatives

Multiple Choice

What is the tallest mountain in Japan?

• Mount Kita

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kurohime

Superlatives

We use superlatives to talk about things that are different from everything else.

Example: Mount Fuji is tall.
Mount Fuji is taller than other mountains.
Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan.

Multiple Choice

what is the hardest rock in the world?

• granite
• diamond
• sandstone
• marble

Multiple Choice

What is the fastest animal in the world?

• Elephant
• Cheetah
• turtle

• Penguin

To form the superlative, ​add -est to the word. The word must be 1 syllable. It must be an adjective.

fast + est = fastest

small + est = smallest

​Superlatives

Multiple Choice

What is the coldest planet?

• Uranus (天王星)

• Mars (火星)

• Venus (金星)

• Jupiter (木星)

Multiple Choice

What is the longest river in Japan?

• Nile River
• Kiso River

• Tone River

• Chikuma River

Multiple Choice

What is the largest island in the world?

• Japan

• Hawaii

• Australia

• Madagascar

Multiple Choice

What is the strongest animal in the world?

• Elephant
• Lion
• Gorilla
• Leopard

Multiple Choice

What is the shortest month of the year?

• October
• December
• February
• July

Words that end with 「-y」, drop the「 -y 」and add 「-iest.」
happy = happiest

Words that are 1 syllable and end with a vowel and consonant, double the consonant and add「-est」

big = biggest

​Superlatives

Multiple Choice

What is the tiniest owl in the world?

• Super Owl
• Mega Owl
• Elf Owl
• Giant Owl

Multiple Choice

What is the hottest country in the world?

• Mali

• Iceland
• Greenland
• Florida

Multiple Choice

I am the tallest mountain in Japan.

I am in Yamanashi prefecture.

I am famous.

• Mount Everest
• Mount Fuji
• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Mount McKinley

Multiple Choice

I am the largest animal in the world.

I live in the ocean.

I am a mammal.

• Blue whale
• Polar bear
• Giraffe
• Elephant