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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Superlative as adjective without article

Hi. If one wants to use the superlative predicatively, is it correct not to put English articles in front of the superlative?

If it is correct not to put articles in front of the superlative, do you think we could say that for all the cases involving athe superlative? (I am not sure I have phrased this question correctly.)

eg,

It is (the?) furthest toward down.

He walked with his arm (the?) furthest forward.

It is (the?) biggest/shortest/nicest.

Also, I think the word "superlative" does have plurals and if it is so, is it correct to use the plural words "English articles" with the word "superlative" like I have done in my question sentence?

Question sentence:

If one wants to use the superlative predicatively, is it correct not to put English articles in front of the superlative?
  

Top answer

The article is often optional. 'Superlatives' can be plural, even if 'furthest' cannot. The use of 'English articles' is irrelevant.

— Mister Micawber

  • The article is often optional.
  • 'Superlatives' can be plural, even if 'furthest' cannot.
  • The use of 'English articles' is irrelevant.
  • I don't understand the rest of your concerns (if any).
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The article is often optional.
'Superlatives' can be plural, even if 'furthest' cannot. The use of 'English articles' is irrelevant.
I don't understand the rest of your concerns (if any).
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