## Theory

## Superlative adjectives

#### What is it?

In Dutch, superlative means ''overtreffende trap''. As in the Dutch language, the English language also uses superlative adjectives to refer to an upper or a lower limit of a quality. The superlative in general can be placed with adjectives or adverbs. This lesson is about the superlative adjectives and how to form this grammatical item in a sentence.

#### Why do we use it?

We use superlative adjectives:

1. To describe something at the upper or lower limit of a quality.

For example: The highest, the lowest, the hottest, the coldest,

the fattest, the thinnest, the fastest, the slowest.

2. When a subject is compared to a group of objects

For example: This is the tallest man on earth.