Superlatives
The best, the most, the least, comparing within a group.
The rules
- Superlatives take "the": "the best restaurant".
- Long adjectives: "the most" + adjective. Superlative + "ever" is a classic pattern.
- Comparing exactly TWO things uses the comparative: "the older of the two".
- Superlative + "in" for places: "the largest city in Japan" (not "of Japan").
- -y adjectives: busy → busiest.
- "One of the most…" + plural noun, a very common exam structure.
- Far → farther/further → farthest/furthest.
Examples
- This is the best restaurant in town.
- It was the most difficult decision I've ever made.
- She is the older of the two sisters.
- Tokyo is the largest city in Japan.
- Monday is the busiest day of my week.
- That was one of the most successful films of the year.
- It's the farthest I have ever run.
Quick check
Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1.This is _____ restaurant in town.
2.It was _____ decision I've ever made.
3.Which sentence is correct?
4.Monday is the _____ day of my week.
5.That was one of the _____ films of the year.