The highest degree and an unsuitable size
The superlative compares one thing with a whole group. Short adjectives commonly use : , . Longer ones use : .
Good → the best and bad → the worst are irregular. A possessive can replace : . Do not put after in the same noun phrase.
For a size that does not work, use : , . To say sufficient, put after an adjective: , .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Name the largest lake in a group. | ||
| Name the largest lake in a group. | ||
| Use the irregular superlative of good. | ||
| Use the irregular superlative of good. | ||
| Form a superlative with a long adjective. | ||
| Form a superlative with a long adjective. | ||
| Say its size is insufficient. | ||
| Say its size is insufficient. | ||
| Say it provides sufficient warmth. | ||
| Say it provides sufficient warmth. | ||
| Use a possessive instead of the article. | ||
| Use a possessive instead of the article. | ||
This is the biggest lake.Name the largest lake in a group.
This is the best coffee.Use the irregular superlative of good.
This is the most expensive jacket.Form a superlative with a long adjective.
The jacket is too small for me.Say its size is insufficient.
The jacket is warm enough.Say it provides sufficient warmth.
She’s my best friend.Use a possessive instead of the article.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
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Name the largest lake in a group.
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Use the irregular superlative of good.
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Form a superlative with a long adjective.
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Say its size is insufficient.
.
Say it provides sufficient warmth.
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Use a possessive instead of the article.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
This is biggest lake.
Name the largest lake in a group.
This is the coffee.
Use the irregular superlative of good.
This is the expensive jacket.
Form a superlative with a long adjective.
The jacket is small for me.
Say its size is insufficient.
The jacket is warm .
Say it provides sufficient warmth.
She’s best friend.
Use a possessive instead of the article.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
This is biggest lake.
Name the largest lake in a group.
This is the coffee.
Use the irregular superlative of good.
This is the expensive jacket.
Form a superlative with a long adjective.
The jacket is small for me.
Say its size is insufficient.
The jacket is warm .
Say it provides sufficient warmth.
She’s best friend.
Use a possessive instead of the article.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
Name the largest lake in a group.
Use the irregular superlative of good.
Form a superlative with a long adjective.
Say its size is insufficient.
Say it provides sufficient warmth.
Use a possessive instead of the article.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Name the largest lake in a group.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Name the largest lake in a group.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Use the irregular superlative of good.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Use the irregular superlative of good.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Form a superlative with a long adjective.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Form a superlative with a long adjective.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Say its size is insufficient.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Say its size is insufficient.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
