Posted by fayeroe on April 21, 2003, at 16:34:23
In reply to O.K. Once more with feeling. » ayuda, posted by beardedlady on April 19, 2003, at 13:00:39
> > I think that what stood out the most to me was the difference between a superlative and a comparitive. So now the grammarians can give us some insights on the difference between superlatives and comparitives.
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> Hiya, Hon:
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> I think (not sure) that comparitives are for two items. If you only have one sister, she can't be the oldest or youngest sister; she can only be the older or younger. That's comparitive.
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> Superlatives deal with three or more levels; almost all end in est (the superlative suffix).
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> That's about all I know on this subject. Oh, except you can only use the word "between" when you are speaking of two objects or people: between you and me. And you use "among" when there are more people: she was the prettiest among us.
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> Oh, and because "different" is a comparitive, not a superlative, you say "different from," not "different than."
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> O.K. I'm truly finished with my PBA posts for a long, long time. See you at Jay's, where the spyware lurks!
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> weirded beardo : )>weirded beardo: you're my heroine! and i think you are to many other people here. you always answer questions and respond when people ask you to.and you're just so damned smart without putting people down! and that is what this board needs more of... without you, the grammar, mine included, would go to pot! you will be so missed, oh bearded one, if you truly leave. BUT i understand your feelings and can see where it is coming from. i know that you've been a wonderful asset to this board and i look forward to years with you and spyware......respectfully yours, fayeroe and beasties
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