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Old 11-Mar-2007, 05:07
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Default Re: Usage of "most" and "the most"

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Originally Posted by pedro8686 View Post
Could somebody explain how to use these words in sentences and what is the difference between them?

For example in sentences like that (but not only):

Joanne is the most intelligent person I know.
Joanne is most intelligent person I know (it`s incorrect I suppose)

The department needs three more computers in order to work most effectively
The department needs three more computers in order to work the most effectively


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When "most" is used as an adjective "the " is necessary and when it is used as an adverb it should be omitted. Your first and third sentences are correct.
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