64. Superlatives
64.1 The Most / The Best
- It's so warm outside, I'm going to invite some friends over for a barbecue.
- The new secretary seems good but doesn't have much experience.
- I read some really good books during my last vacation.
- What happened in the kitchen? It's such a mess.
64.2 Superlatives in Context
- The shirt Liam bought for the party cost more than $80.
- My cousin has a really friendly dog.
- While walking in the park, I spotted a rare bird.
- I have a lot of friends who still live with their parents.
- Paula has left some money on the kitchen table for you.
- I think Brazil would be a fascinating country to visit.
- I've just baked some cupcakes. Would you like to try one?
- The cake you made for the fair was absolutely delicious.
- My family is big! I have three brothers and a sister.
- The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed.
- I asked the waiter for a large cup of coffee.
- The saxophone is a difficult instrument to play.
- India is the country I'd most like to visit.
- We saw a bear on our trip through the mountains.
65. The / One of the / A
65.1 The / One of the
- This is my new boyfriend, Dan.
- That book is so interesting.
- That was such a tasty pizza!
- I'd like those grapes, please.
- Do you like this shirt?
- I want to see that movie tonight.
- These are your glasses, right here.
- Where did you buy those jeans?
- Those shoes look great on you!
- This is the perfect car for a family.
- Is that your new motorcycle, Andy?
65.2 One of the / The Most
- Who made these cakes?
- These are my parents, Anna and Charles.
- This wardrobe's so heavy!
- That is my new house. It's just by the ocean.
- This is your desk and computer.
- That was an amazing goal. You should have seen it!
65.3 The Best / One of the Best
- Those boots really suit you.
- This is one of the best books I've read.
- I'm sure I've seen this movie before.
- I don't think this meat is cooked properly.
65.4 Superlatives
- That is one of the most beautiful castles that I've ever seen.
- I'll have a half kilo of those potatoes and a bag of these apricots, please.
- Your most important role is that of spokesperson for our company.
- The cars we drive today are safer than those our parents used to drive.
- I like these jeans here, but I prefer those with the stripe on them over there.
- This is the best coffee I've ever had. It's absolutely delicious.
66. No / Any / None
66.1 No / None
- We had no time to make lunch, so we went out for burgers instead.
- I've missed the train again. I'm having no luck this week!
- None of the clothes I tried on suited me.
- We wanted a room with a view, but the receptionist said that there were none available.
- I couldn't call you because there was no reception where I was.
- I wanted to order apple pie, but there was none left.
- None of my friends believed I saw a ghost.
66.2 No / Any
- There aren't any free seats.
- I have no money left.
- There weren't any more tickets.
- Kinga doesn't have any friends at work.
- It takes no time to get there.
- There was no doubt that he did it.
66.3 No / None / Any
- No vegetarian food had been ordered for the convention.
- There are no places left on the English course.
- None of the staff wanted to work on Saturday.
- Amelia wanted to buy salad, but there wasn't any in the shop.
- There was no time to think about the exam questions.
- I called five hotels, but none had a free room for tonight.
Answers Index
64.1 Superlatives
64.2 In Context
65.1 The / One of the
65.2 One of the
65.3 The Best
65.4 Superlatives
66.1 No / None
66.2 No / Any
66.3 No / None / Any