Understanding the Basics: Before we dive in, let's grasp the basics. Superlatives are often formed by adding "the" before the adjective and "-est" to the end of the adjective. For example:
- Old → The oldest
- Expensive → The most expensive
Usage in Sentences:
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The Oldest:
- Example: "The church is very old. It's the oldest building in the town."
- Here, "the oldest" is used to indicate that the church is older than all the other buildings in the town.
- Example: "The church is very old. It's the oldest building in the town."
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The Most Expensive:
- Example: "That painting is the most expensive piece of art in the gallery."
- In this sentence, "the most expensive" highlights that the painting has a higher price than any other piece of art in the gallery.
- Example: "That painting is the most expensive piece of art in the gallery."
Special Cases:
- Sometimes, we can use superlatives without mentioning the noun directly:
- Example: "Luke is a good player, but he isn't the best in the team."
- Here, "the best" implies "the best player" without explicitly stating it.
- Example: "Luke is a good player, but he isn't the best in the team."
Using Superlatives with "Ever":
- Superlatives can be enhanced by adding "ever" to emphasize uniqueness or extremity:
- Example: "The film was very bad. I think it's the worst film I've ever seen."
- Adding "ever" intensifies the statement, emphasizing that the film is the worst among all films the speaker has seen.
- Example: "The film was very bad. I think it's the worst film I've ever seen."
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A1-A2 Grammar : Superlatives
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