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Perfect Stranger Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Grammar question no. 50: funny/funnier or funny/more funny
Hello,
Are both comparative forms acceptable in case of the adjective funny?
- funny/funnier
- funny/more funny
Thank you
Are both comparative forms acceptable in case of the adjective funny?
- funny/funnier
- funny/more funny
Thank you
Top answer
The more form of the comparative can usually be justified, but in many cases, such as this one, it sounds odd. Use funnier .
- The more form of the comparative can usually be justified, but in many cases, such as this one, it sounds odd.
- Use funnier .
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The more form of the comparative can usually be justified, but in many cases, such as this one, it sounds odd. Use funnier.
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Adjectives of 3 or more syllables use 'more'
Some adjectives of 2 syllables use the 'er' ending....here's some of them
Some adjectives of 2 syllables use the 'er' ending....here's some of them
| Two-Syllable Adjective Ending with -y | Comparative Form | Superlative Form |
|---|---|---|
| happy | happier | happiest |
| angry | angrier | angriest |
| busy | busier | busiest |
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