To complete this worksheet, we need to change the adjectives in parentheses into their
superlative form. Superlatives are used when comparing three or more things to show which one is the most or least of something.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each sentence:
1.
high: This is a short word. We add "-est". ->
the highest
2.
fast: Short word. Add "-est". ->
the fastest
3.
expensive: This is a long word (more than 2 syllables). We use "the most" before it. ->
the most expensive
4.
short: Short word. Add "-est". ->
the shortest
5.
popular: Long word. Use "the most". ->
the most popular
6.
young: Short word. Add "-est". ->
the youngest
7.
pretty: Ends in "y". Change "y" to "i" and add "-est". ->
the prettiest
8.
cute: Ends in "e". Just add "-st". ->
the cutest
9.
difficult: Long word. Use "the most". ->
the most difficult
10.
tasty: Ends in "y". Change "y" to "i" and add "-est". ->
the tastiest
11.
bad: This is an irregular adjective. It doesn't follow the normal rules. ->
the worst
12.
friendly: Ends in "y". Change "y" to "i" and add "-est". ->
the friendliest
13.
comfortable: Long word. Use "the most". ->
the most comfortable
14.
lazy: Ends in "y". Change "y" to "i" and add "-est". ->
the laziest
15.
dangerous: Long word. Use "the most". ->
the most dangerous
16.
fat: This is a short word with a vowel-consonant ending (fat). We double the last letter and add "-est". ->
the fattest
17.
elegant: Long word. Use "the most". ->
the most elegant
Final Answer:
1. the highest
2. the fastest
3. the most expensive
4. the shortest
5. the most popular
6. the youngest
7. the prettiest
8. the cutest
9. the most difficult
10. the tastiest
11. the worst
12. the friendliest
13. the most comfortable
14. the laziest
15. the most dangerous
16. The fattest
17. the most elegant
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of superlatives worksheet pdf.
