How Do Superlatives Work?

How do Superlatives Work? To make a superlative, we add the ending -est to an adjective with one syllable to show comparison of three or more things. ... When comparing three or more things with an adjective that has two or more syllables, we use the word most. For example, 'That shoe is the most popular among kids.

How do you do superlatives?

How to make superlatives
  1. 1 syllable adjectives. Add the /adj./ est. ...
  2. 2+ syllable adjectives. Add the most to the adjective. ...
  3. Adjectives ending in –y. Remove –y and add the /adj./ iest. ...
  4. Adjectives ending in –e. Add the /adj./ st. ...
  5. Irregular adjectives. Eg: good = the best.
  6. Adjectives ending in a vowel and a consonant.

How do superlatives work Spanish?

There is only one way to form comparatives in Spanish. Using endings like -ísimo is another way to express superlatives in Spanish. ... Spanish superlatives are always preceded by the article el. The words más and menos are used in both comparatives and superlatives.

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