Superlative Adjectives

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more items, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'the most'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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 -> happiest).

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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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CCSS.L.3.1G

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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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CCSS.L.3.1G

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How do you form the superlative of adjectives with three or more syllables?

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For adjectives with three or more syllables, use 'the most' before the adjective (e.g., beautiful -> the most beautiful).

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'dangerous'?

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

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'cold'?

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The superlative form of 'cold' is 'coldest'.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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When do you use 'the most' instead of '-est'?

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Use 'the most' for adjectives with three or more syllables or when the adjective does not follow the '-est' rule.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the superlative form of 'tall'?

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

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CCSS.L.3.1G