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 kindest man told me that it was payable in advance.
Ms. Jones is the most effective customer service representative we have.
This is the best way to safely send a money order.
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:
What is the highest point on the tax base?
The interest earned this quarter is the lowest since last year.
Two + Syllable Adjectives
Place 'the most' before the adjective. To express the opposite, place 'the least' before the adjective.
Example:
This is the most appropriate time to endorse.
Steve is the most qualified executive to endorse our proposal.
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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