
adjectives - "Most simple" or "Simplest" - English Language Learners ...
Dec 5, 2020 · Should I use most simple or simplest to indicate something cannot be more simple? Can I use both? Is one prefered? If simplest - how is that pronounced? (Is the e silent?)
What is the noun to express the state of a simple person?
Nov 30, 2021 · The adjective " simple " might have many meanings. Some dictionaries say "a simple person is stupid". 8 STUPID [not before noun] someone who is simple is not very intelligent I’m afraid …
What is the difference between adjectives "different" and "differing ...
Jan 19, 2018 · I think that's the simplest way to describe the difference between these two words that you can possibly come up with.
Differences between onward, forth, ahead, front, fore, forward
Jul 26, 2016 · They differ in meaning, and in register. The simplest words in your list are ahead, front and forward. Forward usually indicates a motion: "Move forward" Front is a side of something, It …
of and about in adjectives - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 2, 2024 · In the simplest terms possible, 'of' shows possession or relationship while 'about' indicates a topic or subject. Using a couple of your examples, we would say " I am angry about your decisions …
she has been good? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 3, 2024 · Instead of "good" you need a different word or phrase. Perhaps the simplest would be "fine". Now since the patient isn't fine now, you should use a past tense "He was fine". But if you are …
List of words starting with vowels - English Language Learners Stack ...
May 26, 2024 · The simplest rule in practice would probably be that if it starts with a vowel, assume a vowel sound, if it starts with a consonant, counting "y" as a consonant, assume a consonant sound. …
Don't need/won't need/won't be needing - English Language Learners ...
Aug 27, 2023 · The only case in which I could see any of them causing confusion would be if the person you were speaking with was only just beginning to learn English as a second language and might …
phrases - Is 'by the bye' an acceptable variant of 'by the by ...
Jul 17, 2023 · The question of "acceptable" is an interesting one in English. There is no "Academy of the English Language" that sets official standards, so English is basically whatever English speakers …
Constituency tests - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Apr 5, 2024 · This allows me to write the simplest possible rules. For instance, with our DP rule, I can capture the idea that The mailman slept and The happy mailman slept both involve a subject and …