Superlatives- Using "the" Listening for 'the'

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"The" is used with superlatives.

SUPERLATIVE	SENTENCE EXAMPLE
the most:	He is the most trustworthy person I know.
the least	He is the least qualified to hold the job.
the -est:	The Nile is the longest river in the world.
the best:	Titanic is the best movie of the year.
the worst:	Godzilla was the worst movie of the year.
'One of the group'	One of the Beatles was shot in New York. (note the plural noun)
'Most of the group' (plural noun)	Most of the people left the theater after the first act.

Practice

Edit the sentence for article usage.

Correct the sentence by adding "the" wherever needed.
Then, check your answers.

titanic

#	YOUR RESPONSE	CHECK ANSWER
1.	Titanic was most amazing picture of year.
2.	It had most beautiful costumes.
3.	Special effects in movie were best.
4.	A couple of scenes made me cry.
5.	Several of details were not quite accurate.
6.	Worst part of the movie was the acting.
7.	Saddest scene was when Jack died.
8.	Most of scenes were very authentic.
9.	Over two-thirds of passengers drowned.
10.	This is most memorable movie of the year.
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Julie Sevastopoulos - College of San Mateo - San Mateo, CA 94402 USA