Dec 8, 2013 · 0 Since quiet is a two-syllable adjetive, the rule-of-thumb would make more quiet and most quiet the expected comparative forms; however, quietest and quieter are six-times …

Aug 31, 2014 · What is the origin of the word badass? Why a "bad" ass/"bad" + "ass"? What is an ass that is bad and how can an ass that is bad describe a tough person?

Assume there is original source text: This restaurant is amazing with "delicious lasagna" and great service. Make sure you go 6-7pm for the quietest times. I want to quote "delicious lasagna" b...

Mar 1, 2011 · As far as I know, pg. is not an acceptable form, at least in formal writing. The correct forms are p. for a single page, and pp. for a range. In many cases, actually, you don't need …

Jan 12, 2014 · I know the rule for making the comparative and superlative form for two-syllable words ending in y, replace the -y with i and use -er and -est: hap.py → happier → (the) …

Nov 14, 2011 · The quietest-singing bird Highest-grossing film isn't an idiom, but simply a superlative compounded with a present participle being used as an adjective, and is therefore …

I was watching the movie L.A. Confidential last night, and was reminded of the phrase "on the QT", which Danny DeVito's character says several times. Off the record, on the QT, and very …

Dec 30, 2015 · The general situation is addressed at Which is correct - “most quiet” or “quietest”?. But I'd say 'quietest' sounds nicer than 'evenest'.

What is the difference in use between "paradise" and "heaven"? I feel that heaven is more spiritual, something that probably couldn't even be imagined. When you say paradise, you can …

Apr 21, 2020 · simple simpler simplest clever cleverer cleverest quiet quieter quietest With many two-syllable adjectives (e.g. polite, common), -er/-est and more/most are both possible. With …