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The obligatory definite article before a superlative.
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The rule
In English, a superlative usually needs the definite article the before it. This is true with short superlatives like the biggest, the oldest, and with long forms like the most interesting. The is normally omitted only in a few fixed expressions, such as by far the best, where the is still present, or in special title-like uses; for normal IELTS writing and speaking, use the every time before a superlative noun phrase.
The trap

Mount Everest is highest mountain in the world.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Superlatives normally need the definite article the before them.
She is tallest student in our class.
She is the tallest student in our class.
We use the before a superlative adjective such as tallest.
This is most interesting book on the shelf.
This is the most interesting book on the shelf.
The is required before most interesting when it means the highest degree.
He arrived first, but she arrived latest.
He arrived first, but she arrived the latest.
We use the before latest when it is a superlative meaning the greatest degree in time.
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