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ARo Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

the most or most

Hello!

I know that there are some rules concerning (the) most.

When do I use the "the". I know that it isn't used always.

Are there some simple rules?

Greetings,

aRo
  

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To form a superlative adjective, "the" comes before the form, except for some situations such as when "most" is preceded by numerals or possesive pronouns: second most polluted city, his most awkward behaviour, ... Other members can give you better answers than mine, so let's wait and see. Good luck,

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  • To form a superlative adjective, "the" comes before the form, except for some situations such as when "most" is preceded by numerals or possesive pronouns: second most polluted city, his most awkward behaviour, ...
  • Other members can give you better answers than mine, so let's wait and see.
  • Good luck,
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To form a superlative adjective, "the" comes before the form, except for some situations such as when "most" is preceded by numerals or possesive pronouns: second most polluted city, his most awkward behaviour, ...

Other members can give you better answers than mine, so let's wait and see. Good luck,
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0 Which one is correct and why ?02br
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0In American English, I'd say that they are both idiomatic, but the second one sounds more common. It may just depend on where you are which one is used more.0-
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0 Thanks Grammar Geek, is it the same with 'I like it best' and 'I like it the best' ?0-
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0 Again, 01i00in my experience02i00, yes, but others may have had different experiences with this. I'd be more likely to use the one with "the" - but I still may say the other one from time to time. 0-
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