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Holyduke Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Comparative adverb of shyly

He acts more shyly than before.

He acts more shy than before.

Or is it something else?

I personally opt or more shyly.

Thx in advance.
  

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More shyly is correct. The rule is that more is used with adverbs ending in ly: more slowly, more beautifully, more rapidly etc. CB

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  • More shyly is correct.
  • The rule is that more is used with adverbs ending in ly: more slowly, more beautifully, more rapidly etc.
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More shyly is correct. The rule is that more is used with adverbs ending in ly: more slowly, more beautifully, more rapidly etc.

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