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"The" with Superlative Modifiers

State a unique degree of a noun with the

The Greatest of All

THE -EST
We use the before nouns that are unique, one of a kind. That is to say, it is clear which one we are talking about. One-syllable adjectives or adverbs are marked with the -est suffix. (See Most / -est ).
He is the best actor of all. (good - best)
She is the prettiest actress of all. (-est)
This movie was the saddest movie all. (-est)

THE MOST
The modifier most is placed before adjectives or adverbs of more-than-one syllable. Most expresses the greatest quantity, amount, or degree of something.
He is the most skilled actor of all.
She is the most beautiful actress of all. (most)
The movie was the most tragic of all. (most)

See Superlative Adjectives Most / -est, Exceptions

Superlatives

Expressing great or small degrees

The Most vs. The Least

THE MOST
The modifier most is placed before adjectives or adverbs of more-than-one syllable. Most expresses the greatest quantity, amount, or degree of something.
He is the most popular of all the actors.
She is the most appealing of all the actresses. (most)
The sinking of the Titanic was the most tragic part of the story.

THE LEAST
The modifier least is placed before adjectives or adverbs of more-than-one syllable. Least expresses the smallest quanity, amount, or degree of something.
The movie is the least popular of all the actors.
She is the least appealing of all the actresses.
The sinking of the Titanic was the most tragic part of the story.

appealing (Adj) – attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.

Practice 1

Titanic – The Movie

Read for Errors

Titanic" was most amazing picture of year. Titanic was largest ship ever built. Special effects in movie were best. It had most beautiful costumes. It was filmed in largest pool ever made for a movie. It was filmed in largest pool ever made for a movie.

Acting was part I liked least. Saddest scene was when Jack died. Kate Winslet said, "The water was cold! It is hardest acting I have ever done." When the Titanic sank, It was worst maritime accident ever. This was most memorable movie of the year.

maritime (Adj) – relating to sea, ocean and ships

memorable (Adj) – unforgettable; worthy of remembering