Superlative Adjectives function and task

Summary

In this video, Madame English introduces superlative adjectives, explaining their role in comparing three or more items to highlight the highest degree of a quality. The video covers how to form superlative adjectives based on the length of the adjective, such as adding 'EST' for one-syllable words or using 'most' for longer ones. Irregular forms like 'best' and 'worst' are also discussed. Students are encouraged to practice by completing exercises to identify and use superlative adjectives in real-life contexts. The video concludes with an invitation to like and subscribe to the channel.

Takeaways

• 😀 Superlative adjectives are used to show the highest degree of equality among three or more things.
• 😀 These adjectives help compare one item, person, or group with all others in the same category.
• 😀 Example of a superlative adjective: In a group of three apples, the largest one would be described with a superlative adjective.
• 😀 The function of superlative adjectives is to indicate the extreme or highest degree of a quality in a group.
• 😀 For one-syllable adjectives, add 'EST' to form the superlative (e.g., tall becomes tallest, small becomes smallest).
• 😀 For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', replace 'y' with 'iest' (e.g., happy becomes happiest, easy becomes easiest).
• 😀 For adjectives with two or more syllables, use 'most' before the adjective (e.g., beautiful becomes most beautiful, important becomes most important).
• 😀 Some adjectives have irregular superlative forms, such as good becoming best and bad becoming worst.
• 😀 The script provides examples of superlative adjectives in sentences, such as 'Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.'
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to pause the video and practice forming superlative adjectives using provided tables and examples.
• 😀 The video ends with a practice activity where students work individually to complete questions and answer using superlative forms.

Q & A

What are superlative adjectives used for?

Superlative adjectives are used to show the highest degree of equality among three or more things, helping to compare one item, person, or group with all others in the same category.

How do superlative adjectives help us make comparisons?

They help us make clear comparisons by emphasizing the most significant qualities and showing the highest degree of a particular trait among a group.

What is the superlative form of 'tall'?

The superlative form of 'tall' is 'tallest'.

How are superlative adjectives formed for one-syllable adjectives?

For one-syllable adjectives, we add 'EST' to the end of the word. For example, 'small' becomes 'smallest'.

What is the rule for forming superlative adjectives from two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y'?

For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', we replace the 'y' with 'iest'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiest'.

How do we form the superlative of adjectives with two or more syllables?

For adjectives with two or more syllables, we use 'most' before the adjective. For example, 'beautiful' becomes 'most beautiful'.

What are examples of irregular superlative forms?

Examples of irregular superlative forms include 'good' becoming 'best' and 'bad' becoming 'worst'.

Can you provide an example sentence using a superlative adjective?

Sure! For example, 'Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.'

How should we form the question 'Who is the most popular student in your school'?

The correct way to form the question is 'Who is the most popular student in your school?' This uses the superlative 'most popular'.

What does the activity in the video ask students to do?

The activity asks students to complete questions using superlative adjectives. For example, 'What is the best way of buying a dress online or offline?'