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Imantaghavi Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Comparative

Hi,

I wonder if the following rule works for the subsequent examples.
We use "er" for the comparative of two-syllable adjectives which end in "er,ow,y". Does that work for these?:
quickly,noisy

Thank you in advance,

Iman
  

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Actually " quickly " is an adverb , whose comparative is " more quickly " not the archaic " quicklier ". "Quick " is the adjective , whose comparative is "quicker ". "Noisy " is an adjective , whose comparative is " noisier ".

— Shawn79

  • Actually " quickly " is an adverb , whose comparative is " more quickly " not the archaic " quicklier ".
  • "Quick " is the adjective , whose comparative is "quicker ".
  • "Noisy " is an adjective , whose comparative is " noisier ".
  • The terminal "y" becomes "i" before adding "er": Noisy - Noisier Ugly - Uglier Happy - Happier
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Actually "quickly" is an adverb, whose comparative is "more quickly" not the archaic "quicklier".
"Quick" is the adjective, whose comparative is "quicker".
"Noisy
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Hi Shawn,

Thank you for your time.So what you mean is that this rule doesn't work for adverbs, right?

Cheers,

Iman
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imantaghaviThank you for your time.So what you mean is that this rule doesn't work for adverbs, right?
You're welcome Iman.
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Thanks a lot Shawn for your time. That was a great help.

Cheers,

Iman
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