LESSON
GRAMMAR
Superlatives
STUDY
Superlatives
Dr. Helms is
the smartest
doctor in the ER.
She is
the most capable
doctor.
Data entry is
the least exciting
part of Henry’s job.
He is
one of the most interesting
people I know.
She is
one of the best
doctors I’ve worked with.
See page 161 for an explanation of spelling rules with superlative adjectives.
PRACTICE
A
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives.
1.
Henry thinks that the ER is
interesting
department in the hospital.
2.
Rick is Henry’s
close
friend.
3.
Of all of Henry’s friends, Rick gives Henry
good
advice.
4.
Rick thinks that the ER is
stressful
place to work in the hospital.
5.
Henry’s decision to become a nurse practitioner is one of
hard
decisions he will ever make.
6.
Henry thinks that Rick is
helpful
person to talk to for career advice.
B
Complete the sentences with the adjectives from the box. Use the superlative form.
big dependable early good happy young
1.
The best
decision Phil ever made was to get a degree. Now he makes a lot more
money than he used to.
2.
mistake Janela ever made was moving to a new apartment. Her rent is
higher, and her commute is longer.
3.
Maria likes to take
bus to work so she can be there first in the morning.
4.
Melissa has three children. Her
child is still a baby.
5.
day of Dan’s life was his wedding day. He and his wife have been married
for 20 years.
6.
I can always count on Carla to help me. She is
person that I know.
PAIRS
Talk about events in your life and people you know. Use superlative adjectives.
One of
+ Superlative
the most interesting
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
5
For some adjectives,
the spelling changes
when
-est
is added:
easy
easiest
big
biggest
Good
and
bad
have
irregular superlative
forms:
best
,
worst
.
Grammar Note
UNIT 10
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