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Comparing more than two people or things

To compare more than two people or things we use the superlative.

  • Of the three streets this is the cleaner.
    (cleaner/comparative)
    Of the three streets this is the cleanest.
    (cleanest/superlative)
  • Of all the pupils she is the more intelligent.
    (more intelligent/comparative)
    Of all the pupils she is the most intelligent.
    (most intelligent/superlative)