Adjectives - Superlative
English
Year 9
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A worksheet exploring the use of superlative adjectives in English grammar, designed for Year 9 students.
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Adjectives - Superlative
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Understanding Superlative Adjectives
In a small village nestled between rolling hills, there was a fountain renowned as the most beautiful feature in the entire region. The villagers often spoke of the fountain's splendour, claiming it was the most captivating sight they had ever seen. Among all the flowers in the garden, the rose was considered the most fragrant. The mountain peaks, shrouded in mist, were the highest in the country, attracting climbers from afar. This village was famous for having the oldest oak tree, which was the grandest and most venerable of all trees in the area.
1.
Identify all the superlative adjectives in the passage.
[3 marks]2.
Rewrite the sentence: 'The mountain peaks, shrouded in mist, were the highest in the country,' using the correct superlative form of 'high'.
[2 marks]3.
Which adjective in the passage is used to describe the oak tree?
[1 mark]Aa) old
Bb) venerable
Cc) grand
Dd) tallest
4.
Explain why the author might have chosen to describe the fountain as 'the most beautiful' rather than 'beautiful'.
[4 marks]B
Forming Superlative Adjectives
Complete the sentences by filling in the correct superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.
1. This is the __________ (large) building in the town.
2. Of all the students, she is the __________ (intelligent).
3. That was the __________ (bad) storm we have had this year.
4. He is the __________ (fast) runner in the school.
Rewrite the following sentences, correcting the superlative forms where necessary.
1.
Fill in the blank: 'This is the __________ (big) house on the street.'
[1 mark]2.
Correct the superlative form: 'He is the most fastest player.'
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Using superlatives, write a short paragraph about your favourite place. Include at least three superlative adjectives.
1.
Write a paragraph of about 150 words describing your favourite place, using at least three superlative adjectives.
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