The document discusses rules for forming superlative adjectives in English. It explains that to form the superlative of short adjectives, add -est to the adjective. For long adjectives, use the most/least before the adjective. Adjectives ending in -y form the superlative by adding -iest. It also notes some irregular superlative forms like best, worst, and furthest. Examples are provided to illustrate the rules for different types of adjectives.

1. Superlatives
• Short adjectives
They’re rich men…
… but Tom is the richest.
Tom is the richest man of the city.
They are old cars…
… but my car is the oldest.
My car is the olderst car in the garage.
The + short adjective + est

2. Superlatives
• Long adjectives
It’s not an expensive watch…
… but Tom’s watch is the least expensive.
Tom’s watch is the least expensive of the two watches.
The Most/ least + long adjective
They are beautiful girls…
… but my sister is the most beautiful.
My sister is the most beautiful girl in the party.
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3. Superlatives
• Adjectives ending with -y
Adjective-y →Adjective-y +iest
They’re happy people…
… but you’re the happiest.
You’re the happiest person in the office.
o Irregular adjectives
I’m the betst seller in the mall.
You’re the worst player of all.
It’s the furthest
house in the street.