Superlative Rules: English Grammar Tips

Confused about superlatives in English? Watch our video for simple rules to form superlatives correctly and enhance your grammar skills.

Superlatives are used to describe the highest degree of a quality among three or more things. Understanding the rules for forming superlatives can help you speak and write more accurately in English. Here are some simple rules to follow:

1 Syllable:

• Ends in 'e': Add -st at the end.  Example: nice -> nicest.
• Consonant + Vowel + Consonant: Double the last consonant and add -est. Example: big -> biggest.
• Other cases: Just add -est. Example: fast -> fastest.

2 Syllables:

• Ends in 'y': Change 'y' to 'i' and add -est. Example: happy -> happiest.
• Other cases: Use "the most" + adjective. Example: famous -> the most famous

3 Syllables or More:

Use "the most" + adjective. Example: generous -> the most generous.

By following these rules, you can form superlatives correctly every time.

Watch our video to see these rules in action and practice forming superlatives with various adjectives. Mastering superlatives will improve your English grammar and make your descriptions more precise and effective. Save these superlative rules and use them to enhance your language skills every day.