Superlative adjectives

We use the superlatives adjectives to compare one person, thing or situation to the rest. There are short and long adjectives.


Short adjectives:

Add the -est
* when the adjective ends in "y", it changes by "i" (happy)
* when the adjective has only 3 letters, consonant-vocal-consonant, the last consonant is double (hot)

fast - the fastest
Ronny is the fastest runner.

happy - the happiest
I am the happiest person in the world!

hot - the hottest
The Sahara is the hottest place.

big - the biggest
Chihuahua is the biggest state in Mexico.


Long adjectives:

Add the most (adjective)

difficult - the most difficult
For me, Mathematics is the most difficult.

handsome - the most handsome
Brad Pitt is the most handsome actor.

intelligent - the most intelligent
Maria is the most intelligent student.


Exception!

good - the best
For me, Christina Aguilera is the best singer.

bad - the worst
I think winter is the worst weather.