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Guest Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Degrees of Comparison

Superlative/Comparetive

Is "idler" or "idlest" is correct?

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Most idle
  

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The 'rule' is that 1- and 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs preferably get the '-er' and '-est' endings, unless they are awkward or confusing to read or pronounce. I think that 'idle' falls under the definition of 'awkward, confusing', and I would use 'more idle', 'most idle' if I were doing it.

— Mister Micawber

  • The 'rule' is that 1- and 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs preferably get the '-er' and '-est' endings, unless they are awkward or confusing to read or pronounce.
  • I think that 'idle' falls under the definition of 'awkward, confusing', and I would use 'more idle', 'most idle' if I were doing it.
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The 'rule' is that 1- and 2-syllable adjectives/adverbs preferably get the '-er' and '-est' endings, unless they are awkward or confusing to read or pronounce.

I think that 'idle' falls under the definition of 'awkward, confusing', and I would use 'more idle', 'most idle' if I were doing it.
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the correct answer is most idle....
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what is the comparative degree for noble?
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Hi,

To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,

Best wishes, Clive
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Thank you for giving me information .

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Is "idler" or "idlest" is correct?
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