Adjectives and adverbs - the oldest / the most expensive (superlative forms)

Question 1

• The superlative form is -EST (oldest) or MOST… (most expensive).
• Short words (old/cheap/nice etc.) → the -EST:
  old → the oldest
  cheap → the cheapest
  nice → the nicest

   # BUT
      good → the best
      bad → the worst
      big → the biggest
      hot → the hottest

• Words ending in -Y (easy/heavy etc.) → the -IEST
  easy → the easiest
  heavy → the heaviest
  pretty → the prettiest
• Long words (careful/expensive/interesting etc.) → the most … :
  careful → the most careful
  interesting → the most interesting

Answer 1

…The Europa Hotel is the most expensive hotel in the
city.

…Box A is the biggest box.

Question 2

• We say the oldest … / the most expensive … etc. (WITH THE):

Answer 2

…The church is very old. It’s the oldest building in the town. (= it is older than all the other buildings)
…What is the longest river in the world?
…Money is important, but it isn’t the most important thing in life.
…Excuse me, where is the nearest bank

Question 3

*You can use the oldest / the best / the most expensive etc. withOUT a noun:

Answer 3

…Luke is a good player, but he isn’t the best in the team. (the best = the best player)

Question 4

*You can use superlative + I’ve ever … / you’ve ever … etc. :

Answer 4

… The film was very bad. I think it’s the worst film I’ve ever seen.
…What is the most unusual thing you’ve ever done?