Understanding Superlative Adjectives

The video tutorial explains how to form superlative adjectives, which are used to compare three or more nouns. It covers the basic rules for forming superlatives by adding 'EST' to adjectives, and provides examples using words like 'tall', 'neat', and 'big'. The tutorial also addresses adjectives ending in 'Y', and tricky or irregular adjectives like 'good' and 'bad'. It concludes with a review and practice questions to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of a superlative adjective?

• To compare three or more nouns

• To compare two nouns

• To describe a noun

• To express an action

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

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'more' before the adjective

What change is made to adjectives ending in 'Y' to form their superlative?

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' directly

• Add 'most' before the adjective

• Change 'Y' to 'I' and add 'est'

How do you form the superlative of a multi-syllable adjective like 'beautiful'?

• Add 'er' to the end

• Add 'est' to the end

• Add 'more' before the adjective

• Add 'most' before the adjective

What is the superlative form of the adjective 'good'?

• Goodest

• Better

• Best

• Most good

Which of the following is the superlative form of 'bad'?

• Badder

• Worse

• Worst

• Most bad

How would you form the superlative of the adjective 'lonely'?

• Lonelyest

• Lonelier

• Most lonely

• Loneliest