Superlative Grammar Quiz

A form of adjective or adverb used to compare three or more things and indicate the greatest or least degree.

An adjective that describes the highest or lowest degree of a quality.

An adverb that indicates the highest or lowest degree of a quality.

Most adjectives and adverbs form superlatives by adding -est (short words) or most/least (longer words) to their base form.

These words form superlatives by adding -est to their base form.

These words form superlatives by adding 'most' or 'least' to their base form.

These words have special forms that don't follow the regular -est or most/least rules.

Superlatives are used to compare at least three things.

Look for words like 'most,' 'least,' or '–est' at the end of an adjective or adverb.

The superlative 'biggest' compares Russia to all other countries, indicating it has the largest size.

The superlative 'tallest' compares David's height to everyone in the class.

The superlative 'best' compares the shopping mall to other malls in the city.

The superlative 'worst' compares the restaurant to other restaurants in the town.

The superlative 'most interesting' compares Noel and David to other people, emphasizing their engaging personalities.

The superlative 'funniest' compares the comedy show to other shows, indicating it's the most humorous.

The superlative 'hottest' compares yesterday's temperature to other days during the summer.

The superlative 'most dangerous' compares the road to all others in the nation, highlighting its risk.

The superlative 'heaviest' compares elephants to all other land animals globally.

The superlative 'most boring' compares the program to others, highlighting its lack of entertainment.

The superlative 'worst' compares the cake to all others, emphasizing the negative taste experience.

The superlative 'most beautiful' compares paintings from different parts of the world, highlighting their visual appeal.

The superlative 'furthest' compares the distance between your home and school to others.

The superlative 'oldest' compares the grandfather's age to other family members.

The superlative 'best' compares the Disneyland trip to other experiences, accentuating its enjoyment.

The superlative 'easiest' compares question 15 to others on the test, emphasizing its simplicity.