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Englishnewbie Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

may be most likely to

Hello,

This method may be most likely to succeed.

Is "may be most likely to " correct grammar?

Thanks.
  

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The grammar is OK, but the diffidence is overmuch: 'may' is a measure of likelihood. I suggest: This method is most likely to succeed. This method is may be the most successful.

— Mister Micawber

  • The grammar is OK, but the diffidence is overmuch: 'may' is a measure of likelihood.
  • I suggest: This method is most likely to succeed.
  • This method is may be the most successful.
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The grammar is OK, but the diffidence is overmuch: 'may' is a measure of likelihood. I suggest:

This method is most likely to succeed.
This method is may be the most successful.
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Mister MicawberThis method is may be the most successful.
Typo?

This method may be the most successful.
This method is maybe the most successful.
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Yes, typo, thank you: no 'is'.
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