grammar · neutral
the + superlative + N + (that) + S + V
A structure using a superlative (the best, the most important) followed by an optional relative clause to give extra information.
Examples
“the most important factor that affects students' choices”
“the best solution available”
“the oldest person who lives in the village”
Band 8 sentence
“Among the factors evaluated, the most significant variable that predicted academic success was consistent study habits.”
Collocations
- the + superlative + of + N
- the + superlative + N + that/which
Common mistakes
Most important problem is the lack of time.→The most important problem is the lack of time.
He is oldest student in the class.→He is the oldest student in the class.
the most important issue, that affects schools ...→the most important issue that affects schools ...
Say it for a higher band
5most important + N→6most + N→7+the + superlative + N + (that) + S + V
Synonyms
the most + adj + N
Easily confused
most important vs the most important
“The most important factor in the study was student motivation.”
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