Superlative Adjectives

What are adjectives used for?

• To describe prepositions

• To describe verbs

• To describe nouns

• To describe adverbs

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

How are superlative adjectives formed for one-syllable adjectives?

• By adding 'the most' before the adjective

• By changing -y to -i and adding -est

• By adding 'the' and -est to the adjective

• By doubling the final consonant before adding -est

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the superlative form of 'good'?

• The best

• The goodest

• The most good

• The better

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

For two-syllable adjectives that end in -y, how is the superlative form made?

• By adding 'the' and -est to the adjective

• By changing -y to -i and adding -est

• By using 'the most' before the adjective

• By doubling the final consonant before adding -est

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following sentences uses a superlative adjective correctly?

• She is the most tall in the class.

• This is the most easy question.

• This car is the most fastest.

• He is the happiest student in my class.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the common sentence pattern for superlative adjectives in English?

• Subject plus 'the' plus superlative adjective plus object plus verb

• Subject plus verb plus 'the' plus superlative adjective plus object

• Subject plus 'the' plus superlative adjective plus verb plus object

• Subject plus verb plus object plus 'the' plus superlative adjective

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G