grammar · neutral
the + superlative + (noun)
Used to say that someone or something has the highest degree of a quality in a group.
Examples
“She is the most experienced teacher in our school.”
“This is the oldest university in the region.”
“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time.”
Band 8 sentence
“Among the alternatives considered, this proposal offers the most sustainable long-term benefits for both the economy and the environment.”
Collocations
- the most important factor
- the tallest building
Common mistakes
Most important person in the class→the most important person in the class
She is most experienced teacher→She is the most experienced teacher
Say it for a higher band
5very + adjective→6more + adjective + than→7+the + superlative + (noun)
Synonyms
the + adjective + -est
Easily confused
most + noun (no article)
“Most people agree that the policy needs revision.”
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