- word usage - more smooth or more smoother? Which is right . . .
Grammatically, the most correct form is 'smoother' It's a monosyllabic word, just as fast -> faster, quick -> quicker, etc NOTE: when smooth is used as an adverb, it may become 'more smoothly' E g with the friction taken out, the wheel rolled more smoothly
- idioms - more to the point—means what, precisely? - English Language . . .
For example, let the topic be the integer 3 Then '3 is an odd prime More to the point [in addition, NOT more relevantly], it's the second triangular number ' Note that, here, pronunciation would probably be '𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 to the point' rather than 'more to the 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁' –
- It would be appreciated if you can let us know when can we expect to . . .
It would be appreciated if you can let us know when can we expect to receive the final payment This is “good” English in that it is grammatical (it follows the rules of standard English) and it is comprehensible (the recipient will understand you), but it is prolix (excessively wordy)
- Use of “-er” or the word “more” to make comparative forms
Sure enough, this ngram shows that stupider got started long after more stupid Apparently, the need to compare levels of stupidity was so great that people granted stupid a sort of honorary Anglo-Saxon status in order to use the more-convenient comparative -er And once stupider is in, by analogy vapider eventually starts sounding more acceptable
- numbers - Does more than 2 include 2? - English Language Learners . . .
more than 2 is > 2, meaning greater than but not including 2 your other phrase two or more is very succinct and clear, you could also use at least 2 to mean ">= 2", it does not need to be entirely spelled out as greater than or equal to 2
- How can I apologize and promise that a mistake wont happen again?
Steve's suggestion is the best, but if you want to apologise in a more formal way, then: I deeply regret what occurred, and I promise that I will make every effort and do everything in my power to prevent its reoccurrence (Very formal)
- More than one - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
More than one is (or are) equipped with the latest imaging technology When more than one is followed by of and a plural noun, the verb is plural: More than one of the paintings were stolen What does multiplicity exactly mean here? Secondly, I cannot check on Ngrams, but feel the singular is right in the second example
- grammar - Can we use the more in comparative sentence? - English . . .
a) more successful b) successful c) the more successful d) the most successful Undoubtedly, my choice was A(more successful) Because it is a well-known rule in comparative sentences But I wonder when I saw an answer The answer was C (the more successful) Can anybody explain to me the reason for this?
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