More and more

One-syllable adjectives form their comparative with -er, so it should be "clearer and clearer".

Wait for a native, though...

I think you could say it either way:

It has become more and more clear to me throughout this exercise that we are entirely unprepared for this type of disaster.

It has become clearer and clearer to me thoughout this exercise that ... (etc.)

I personally would say "more and more clear." It emphasizes that it's one thing and then another and then another that

I agree. Though, this rule doesn’t always work. In spoken English, it’s common to hear people say “more clear” and “clearer” respectively but a little more leaning toward “more clear”.



“Can you be a little more clear with your comments? “

“You are more dear to me that you ever know”

“The orange is more sour than I thought”

Hi Goodman

It means in spoken english, it's ok to use this form. But it is not a correct grammar? Right?

No, sorry if I had misled you. Again, the one-syllable rule is a good guideline but in cases such as your questions, it's a matter of preference. I personally prefer "more clear" than "clearer". I always believe that the preceeding text and existing context dictate what choice of word and tense to use. So it's difficult sometimes to give a straight answer by a simple sentence.

I would read the two expressions slightly differently:

1. It's becoming {more and more} clear.

— the emphasis is on the increase.

2. It's becoming clearer and clearer.

— the emphasis is on the clarity.

MrP