Superlative Adjectives and Their Usage

This video tutorial by Andrew at Crown Academy of English covers the use of superlative adjectives in English grammar. It explains how superlatives are used to compare one item within a group to all others, and provides examples such as 'Mark is the tallest person in the family.' The tutorial also discusses modifying superlatives with expressions like 'one of the' and 'some of the,' using ordinal numbers, and forming superlatives for different types of adjectives. Additionally, it highlights irregular superlative adjectives like 'best' and 'worst.' The lesson concludes with a brief mention of additional resources.

What is the primary function of superlative adjectives?

• To compare two things directly

• To express an action

• To describe a single object

• To compare one thing with all others in a group

Which word is used before a superlative adjective?

• Some

• An

• The

• A

How do you modify a superlative with 'one of the'?

• Use an adjective

• Use a verb

• Use a plural noun

• Use a singular noun

What does the expression 'some of the' imply?

• A comparison between two items

• Several items in a subgroup

• A single item

• An action

What is an ordinal number?

• A number that shows weight

• A number that shows size

• A number that shows order

• A number that shows quantity

How would you describe the second tallest person in a group?

• The tallest

• The second tallest

• The most tall

• The shortest

How can you use a possessive adjective with a superlative?

• By using a possessive adjective before the superlative

• By using 'the' before the adjective

• By using 'an' before the adjective

• By using 'a' before the adjective

What is the rule for forming superlatives with one-syllable adjectives?

• Add 'er' to the adjective

• Add 'est' to the adjective

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Add 'more' before the adjective

How do you form superlatives for one-syllable adjectives ending in 'e'?

• Add 'est'

• Add 'st'

• Add 'er'

• Add 'most'

What is the rule for forming superlatives with two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

• Add 'er'

• Add 'most'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'est'

• Add 'est'