Good, bad, and far have irregular superlative forms: the best, the worst, and the furthest or farthest, as in this is the best restaurant in town. These forms do not follow the regular the…-est or the most rules and the article the always goes before them.
Grammar Rule
Good, bad, and far have irregular superlatives, and the always goes before them.
Irregular Superlatives: Rules and Examples
| Adjective | Superlative | Example |
|---|---|---|
| good | the best | This is the best restaurant in town. He is the best player on the team. |
| bad | the worst | That was the worst movie I’ve ever seen. |
| far | the furthest / farthest | This is the furthest point from the city. |
Remember: good-the best, bad-the worst, far-the furthest/farthest. Never say goodest or baddest.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct irregular superlative form. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Superlatives – Irregular Forms (The Best, The Worst, The Furthest)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the superlative form of good?
The superlative of good is the best, as in this is the best restaurant in town, never the goodest.
What is the superlative form of bad?
The superlative of bad is the worst, as in that was the worst movie I’ve ever seen, never the baddest.
What is the superlative form of far?
The superlative of far is the furthest or the farthest, as in this is the furthest point from the city.
Does the always come before an irregular superlative?
Yes, the always goes before irregular superlatives just like regular ones, as in he is the best player on the team.