Using Worse and Worst
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writers_loftUsing the words worse and worst.
I am no English language or grammar expert but...
I've been running across this one a lot lately and twice today:
(this is a direct quote and in no way expresses my views) "Canadians are the worse tippers and most demanding!"
That is incorrect. It should be, Canadians are the worst tippers and the most demanding!
You have something that is not good or bad.
Then, if it deteriorates, it is worse (and worser is NOT a word).
Finally, if it is as bad as it can get it is the worst.
Worse is also a word that compares, Canadians tip worse than Germans.
Anyone want to elaborate on this?
Do you have examples of your own to share?
I am no English language or grammar expert but...
I've been running across this one a lot lately and twice today:
(this is a direct quote and in no way expresses my views) "Canadians are the worse tippers and most demanding!"
That is incorrect. It should be, Canadians are the worst tippers and the most demanding!
You have something that is not good or bad.
Then, if it deteriorates, it is worse (and worser is NOT a word).
Finally, if it is as bad as it can get it is the worst.
Worse is also a word that compares, Canadians tip worse than Germans.
Anyone want to elaborate on this?
Do you have examples of your own to share?
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