Superlatives in Italian: Relative and Absolute

The video tutorial explains the unique aspects of Italian superlatives, focusing on absolute and relative forms. It provides examples and practices forming absolute superlatives by adding suffixes to adjectives. The tutorial concludes with a comprehension check to ensure understanding.

What is the main difference between absolute and relative superlatives in Italian?

• Absolute superlatives are always used with articles, while relative superlatives are not.

• Absolute superlatives use 'issimo', while relative superlatives do not.

• Relative superlatives are used for comparisons within a group, while absolute superlatives are not.

• Relative superlatives are formed by adding 'issimo', while absolute superlatives are not.

Which suffix is commonly added to adjectives to form absolute superlatives in Italian?

• oso

• ante

• mente

• issimo

In the example 'Fabio è il più bravo della scuola', what type of superlative is used?

• None of the above

• Absolute superlative

• Comparative superlative

• Relative superlative

How would you say 'very sweet' using an absolute superlative in Italian?

• Dolcezza

• Dolcissimo

• Molto dolce

• Dolce

Which of the following is an alternative form for 'buonissimo'?

• Lentissimo

• Cattivissimo

• Pessimo

• Ottimo