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 #2 (permalink) Sat Jun 10, 2006 16:09 pm Comparative/superlative |
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| Why hardest not harder? |
Because you need a superlative in this sentence:
Tom works the hardest of anyone.
With the comparative you have to use than. In this case, the test sentence would have to be changed as follows:
Tom works harder than anyone. |
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| #3 (permalink) Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:45 am Comparative/superlative |
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Hi,
Why "The most hard of everyone" is wrong?
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 Zellzacks
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| #4 (permalink) Fri Feb 27, 2009 16:45 pm Why hardest not harder? |
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Zellzacks,
We only use the comparative and superlative forms 'more' and 'most' on some (but not all) two syllable adjectives, and on all 3 and 4 syllable adjectives, since adding another syllable of '-er'/'-est' would be too difficult to pronounce.
Single syllable words typically just get '-er'/'-est' added.
There are of course exceptions, and don't forget the list of irregular adjectives. A quick internet search on 'English comparative and superlative forms' will give you a more complete explanation of the rules.
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