Long Superlative Modifiers
Long Superlative Modifiers
Long Superlative Modifiers
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Common Core Language Standard 1
Remember that the Latin prefix super means “above” or “beyond.” Superlative means the best or most. Long superlative modifiers are formed differently than short superlative modifiers.
Today’s grammar and usage lesson is on long superlative modifiers. Remember that a modifier is an adjective or adverb that limits the meaning of a word or words. Also remember that a comparative modifier compares two things and a superlative modifier compares three or more things. Use the suffix “_est” for a one-syllable modifier to compare three or more things.
Now let’s read the grammar and mechanics lesson and study the examples.
Use “_est,” most, or least for a two-syllable or longer superlative modifier to compare three or more things. The superlative modifier indicates which is the most or least. When to use “_est” and when to use most or least is simply a matter of usage. Examples: mightiest, most interesting
Always use most or least for adverbs ending in “__ly.” Example: She waited least patiently.
Now circle or highlight what is right and revise what is wrong according to grammar and mechanics lesson.
Practice: Compared to the other two artists, Linda was the most happy, but she also had the least financial sense. Of the three artist friends, Linda did work the most conscientiously.
Let’s check the Practice Answers.
Grammar and Usage Practice Answers: Compared to the other two artists, Linda was the happiest, but she also had the least financial sense. Of the three artist friends, Linda did work the most conscientiously.
Now let’s apply what we have learned.
Writing Application: Write your own sentences using an “_est” and a most or least superlative modifier.
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