Let's solve this step by step.
We are asked to write the
superlative form of each given adjective. The superlative form is used to compare three or more things and indicates the highest degree of a quality.
Rules for forming superlatives:
1.
One-syllable adjectives: Add
-est.
- Example: *big → biggest*
2.
Two-syllable adjectives ending in -y: Change
-y to
-iest.
- Example: *happy → happiest*
3.
Two-syllable adjectives not ending in -y: Usually add
-est, but some use "most".
- Example: *quiet → quietest*, *nice → nicest*
4.
Adjectives with two or more syllables: Use
"most" before the adjective.
- Example: *beautiful → most beautiful* (but we’ll see that many common ones follow simpler rules)
Now, let’s go through each word:
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1.
fat
→ One syllable → add
-est
✔ fattest
2.
big
→ One syllable → add
-est
✔ biggest
3.
small
→ One syllable → add
-est
✔ smallest
4.
noisy
→ Two syllables, ends in
-y → change
-y to
-iest
✔ noisiest
5.
nice
→ Two syllables, does not end in -y → add
-est
✔ nicest
6.
hot
→ One syllable → add
-est
✔ hottest
7.
light
→ One syllable → add
-est
✔ lightest
8.
heavy
→ Two syllables, ends in
-y → change
-y to
-iest
✔ heaviest
9.
happy
→ Two syllables, ends in
-y → change
-y to
-iest
✔ happiest
10.
quiet
→ Two syllables, does not end in -y → add
-est
✔ quietest
11.
large
→ One syllable → add
-est
✔ largest
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Final Answers:
1. fattest
2. biggest
3. smallest
4. noisiest
5. nicest
6. hottest
7. lightest
8. heaviest
9. happiest
10. quietest
11. largest
✔ These are all correct superlative forms based on standard English grammar rules.
Let me know if you'd like explanations for any specific one!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective worksheet for 5th grade.
