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Superlative adjectives help us describe one thing as the extreme in a group of three or more.<\/strong> We use them to say something is ‘the most’ or ‘the least’ of its kind. For short adjectives, we usually add -est<\/span> to the end, like tallest<\/span> or oldest<\/span>. Remember to always put the<\/span> before the superlative adjective. For longer adjectives, we put the most<\/span> or the least<\/span> in front of the adjective, for example, the most popular<\/span>. These adjectives are very common in everyday English and are important for the A2 Key exam. They allow you to compare items and highlight the one that stands out in a group.<\/div>\n

What Are Superlative Adjectives?<\/h2>\n

Superlative adjectives help us compare three or more things. They show which thing is at the top or bottom of a quality.<\/p>\n

For example, if you have three friends, one might be the tallest<\/span>. Or, if you visit many cities, one might be the most beautiful<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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How Do We Form Superlative Adjectives?<\/h2>\n

The way we form superlative adjectives depends on the length of the adjective.<\/p>\n

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  • For short adjectives (one syllable):<\/strong> Add -est<\/span> to the end. Always put the<\/span> before it.\n
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    • old<\/span> → the oldest<\/span><\/li>\n
    • tall<\/span> → the tallest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • For short adjectives ending in -e<\/span>:<\/strong> Add -st<\/span> to the end.\n
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      • large<\/span> → the largest<\/span><\/li>\n
      • nice<\/span> → the nicest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • For short adjectives ending in consonant + vowel + consonant:<\/strong> Double the last consonant, then add -est<\/span>.\n
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        • big<\/span> → the biggest<\/span><\/li>\n
        • hot<\/span> → the hottest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • For adjectives ending in -y<\/span>:<\/strong> Change -y<\/span> to -i<\/span>, then add -est<\/span>.\n
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          • happy<\/span> → the happiest<\/span><\/li>\n
          • easy<\/span> → the easiest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • For long adjectives (two or more syllables):<\/strong> Put the most<\/span> or the least<\/span> before the adjective.\n
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            • popular<\/span> → the most popular<\/span><\/li>\n
            • expensive<\/span> → the most expensive<\/span><\/li>\n
            • difficult<\/span> → the least difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Irregular adjectives:<\/strong> Some adjectives have special superlative forms.\n
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              • good<\/span> → the best<\/span><\/li>\n
              • bad<\/span> → the worst<\/span><\/li>\n
              • far<\/span> → the furthest<\/span> \/ the farthest<\/span><\/li>\n
              • much\/many<\/span> → the most<\/span><\/li>\n
              • little<\/span> → the least<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                When Do We Use Superlative Adjectives?<\/h2>\n

                We use superlative adjectives to identify one item that possesses a quality to the highest or lowest degree within a group.<\/p>\n

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                • We often use in<\/span> with places or groups of people. For example, She is the smartest student in the class.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • We often use of<\/span> with periods of time or numbers. For example, It was the best day of my life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Superlatives in the A2 Key Exam<\/h2>\n

                  Superlative adjectives are important for the A2 Key (KET) exam. You might see them in Reading and Writing Part 5, where you choose the correct word to complete a sentence.<\/p>\n

                  You may also need to use them correctly in Writing Part 6, when you write a short message or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Superlative Adjective Forms<\/caption>\n
                  Adjective<\/th>\nComparative<\/th>\nSuperlative<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                  tall<\/span><\/td>\ntaller<\/span><\/td>\nthe tallest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  big<\/span><\/td>\nbigger<\/span><\/td>\nthe biggest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  happy<\/span><\/td>\nhappier<\/span><\/td>\nthe happiest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  popular<\/span><\/td>\nmore popular<\/span><\/td>\nthe most popular<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  good<\/span><\/td>\nbetter<\/span><\/td>\nthe best<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  bad<\/span><\/td>\nworse<\/span><\/td>\nthe worst<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  Examples<\/h2>\n
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                  • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • This is the oldest building in the city.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • She is the most intelligent person I know.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • That was the worst movie of the year.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • My little brother is the happiest child in our family.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • The blue whale is the biggest animal on Earth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Practice<\/h2>\n