Exploring Superlative Adjectives in English

This video tutorial explains the degrees of comparison in English, focusing on superlative adjectives. It covers how to form superlatives for one-syllable and multi-syllable adjectives, including special rules for adjectives ending in Y. The video also discusses irregular adjectives and fixed structures involving superlatives, providing examples and comparisons with comparative forms.

How do you form the superlative of a one-syllable adjective?

• By adding 'more' before the adjective

• By adding 'the most' before the adjective

• By replacing the last letter with 'y'

• By adding 'est' to the end of the adjective

What is required when the adjective has a short vowel?

• No changes needed

• Double the consonant and add 'est'

• Add 'er' at the end

• Change the vowel to 'i'

Which of the following is the correct superlative form of 'interesting'?

• The most interesting

• Most interesting

• Interestinger

• Interestingest

How is the superlative form of adjectives ending in 'y' usually made?

• By adding 'est'

• By replacing 'y' with 'i' and adding 'est'

• By adding 'the most' before the adjective

• By removing 'y' and adding 'ies'

What is the correct superlative form for adjectives with two or more syllables?

• Adding 'est' at the end

• Adding 'the most' before the adjective

• Doubling the last consonant and adding 'est'

• No change needed

What is the superlative form of 'good'?

• Goodest

• Gooder

• The best

• Best

Which of the following is an example of an irregular adjective?

• Happy

• Big

• Far

• Interesting

Which structure is used to talk about a representative of a group?

• Superlative + 'by far'

• One of + superlative

• An ordinal number + superlative

• A superlative plus 'of'

How can a superlative adjective be made stronger?

• By doubling the final consonant

• By adding 'most' at the end

• By using 'by far' before the superlative

• By adding 'very' before the superlative

Which option correctly intensifies a superlative adjective?

• By far

• Much

• Very

• Extremely