Lee Vince
- 2004-05-23
Thanks Wilma
This is what I eventually prepared. Not sure if it's perfect but it's the best that I could do? Your name sounds South African though I guess there are a few possibilities.
3. best or most
Adjective Comparative Superlative
good (right qualities) better best
I wrote a good essay George wrote a better essay Who is your best friend?
some (unknown amount) more most
May I have some juice? More juice, please Which boy drank the most juice?
Adverb Comparative Superlative
well (successful, healthy) better best
Emily sings well Marge sings better Joe sings(the)best
some, somewhat, sometimes (unknown amount) more most.
Do you want to travel?(somewhat) I hope to travel more this year Where do you want to travel most?
Who is your best friend? Adjective, right qualities
What was your best trip? Adjective, right qualities
Where is the most beautiful place? Adjective, unknown amount
Who cooked the best meal? Adverb, successful
Where do you want to travel to most? Adverb, unknown amount
Who do you most like to travel with? Adverb, unknown amount
Wilma
- 2004-05-20
As I see it, best and most are both superlatives, and each can function as adjective or adverb. Adjectives and adverbs can be positive, comparative, or superlative. Adjectives are: good, better, best, and some, more, most. Adverbs are: well, better, best, and some(somewhat, sometimes),more, most. Here are some sample sentences:
Adjectives:
I wrote a GOOD essay; George wrote a BETTER essay. Who is your BEST friend?
May I have SOME juice? MORE juice, please. Which boy drank the MOST juice?
Adverbs:
Emily sings WELL; Marge sings BETTER; Joe sings(the)BEST.
Do you want to travel?(SOMEWHAT-this is usually understood, I think) I hope to travel MORE this year. Where do you want to travel MOST?
I have picked up a common mistake that my Chinese students are making, when do you use "best" and when do you use "most". Example Where do you want to travel to best (most)? Who do you best (most) like to travel with? Who is your most (best) friend? I have looked at it from all directions and cannot give them a rule other than do as I say.
Please help the ignorant.
All the best
Lee