Superlatives Flashcards

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1
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What is the purpose of a superlative?

A

express the highest or lowest degree of equality

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el mejor

A

the best

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el peor

A

the worst

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la mas alto

A

the tallest

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5
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What is the construction to form superlatives?

A

el/la/los/las + noun + mas/menos + adjective + de

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the oldest

A

el/la mayor

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youngest

A

el/la menor

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youngest

A

el/la menor

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What are absolute superlatives?

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equivalent to extremely, super, and very

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How do you form absolute superlatives?

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drop the final vowel and add isimo/a(s)

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