World Records Quiz: Fastest, Tallest, and Most

Superlatives

• Expressions used to describe the highest or lowest degree of a quality or characteristic
• Typically formed using "the" and the superlative form of an adjective
• Used to compare a person, thing, or event to others in a particular group or category

Examples of Superlatives

• The fastest ______ in the world (e.g. runner, car, etc.)
• The tallest ______ in the world (e.g. building, person, etc.)
• The most ______ person in the world (e.g. famous, wealthy, etc.)
• The __________ university in the country (e.g. best, oldest, etc.)
• The __________ award in the industry (e.g. prestigious, highest, etc.)
• The __________ event in the city (e.g. largest, most popular, etc.)
• The most __________ event in the city (e.g. anticipated, exciting, etc.)