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Shrek
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 Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: superlatives. |
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Hi.
When we learn the comparatives and superlatives, we learn that for long adjectives (3 or more syllables) we use MORE + ADJ + THAN for the comparative, and THE MOST + ADJ for the superlative.
Last night, working with the Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate book, we came to module 10, in which a man's story was being told. That man was refered to as the LUCKIEST/UNLUCKIEST man in the world.
UNLUCKY has three syllables: un-lu-cky. Why the superlative is Unluckiest and not The Most Unlucky???
Can anyone explain this to me?
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Mary W. Ng
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| Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: superlatives. |
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UNLUCKY has three syllables: un-lu-cky. Why the superlative is Unluckiest and not The Most Unlucky???
Can anyone explain this to me? |
Unlucky is an exception because it's the opposite of lucky, a two-syllable adjective ending in -y.
I hope this helps.
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