Today we talk about SUPERLATIVES!

Superlatives are adjectives that mean the most or the highest degree of something.

Superlatives are a powerful and exciting addition to your English vocabulary!

Watch the video and complete the exercises below to practice your superlative adjectives.

Exercise: Choose the correct superlative in each sentence.

1. Amy is the (better/best) student in the class.

2. I think Mr. Kessler is the (interestingest/most interesting) teacher at our school.

3. That is the (angry/angriest) gorilla I've ever seen!

4. Our mom is the (goodest/best) mother in the world!

5. Maria is my (smart/smartest) friend.

6. Tim is the (honestest/most honest) person I know.

7. She thinks she is the (beautifulest/most beautiful) girl in the school.

8. Brad is the (slow/slowest) runner on the team.

9. That is the (sadder/saddest) movie I've ever seen.

10. Don't order the burger! It's the (baddest/worst) thing on the menu.

Answers:

1. Amy is the (better/best) student in the class.

2. I think Mr. Kessler is the (interestingest/most interesting) teacher at our school.

3. That is the (angry/angriest) gorilla I've ever seen!

4. Our mom is the (goodest/best) mother in the world!

5. Maria is my (smart/smartest) friend.

6. Tim is the (honestest/most honest) person I know.

7. She thinks she is the (beautifulest/most beautiful) girl in the school.

8. Brad is the (slow/slowest) runner on the team.

9. That is the (sadder/saddest) movie I've ever seen.

10. Don't order the burger! It's the (baddest/worst) thing on the menu.

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