What's The Best
Superlative Form
The superlative form is used when speaking about more than two objects to express which is either the most or the least of some characteristic.
Example:
The interest earned was the largest amount I have seen so far for this client.
What is the highest point on the tax base?
The interest earned this quarter is the lowest since last year.
One Syllable Adjectives
Place 'the' before the adjective. Add '-est' to the end of the adjective. If the word ends in a consonant proceeded by a consonant vowel combination, double the consonant. For example: hot -> the hottest
Example:
The interest earned this quarter is the lowest since last year.
She pays her bills in the nearest bank branch.
Two + Syllable Adjectives
Place 'the most' before the adjective. To express the opposite, place 'the least' before the adjective.
Example:
That is the most revocable idea I've heard recently.
Ms. Jones is the most effective customer service representative we have.
Adjectives Ending in '-y'
Place 'the' before the adjective. Remove the 'y' from the adjective and add '-iest'. To express the opposite sentiment, place 'the least' before the adjective. Notice that the change only occurs in a positive sense.
Example:
John is the happiest person I know.
That's the funniest thing I have ever heard.
Important Exceptions
good - the best
bad - the worst
fun - the most fun
far - the farthest / the furthest
Example:
Availing for the overdraft on your own fixed deposits is the best way to get a quick cash advance.
This is the best way to safely send a money order.
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