simpler or more simple?

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torpes

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Hello,

If I say 'more simple', is it incorrect?
Thank you.


Torpes:roll:
 

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Hello,

If I say 'more simple', is it incorrect?
Thank you.


Torpes:roll:

***** NOT A TEACHER *****


Good afternoon, Torpes.

(1) You have asked a great question.

(2) Sometimes you have a choice with two-syllable adjectives.

(a) You may use "-er" or "more."

(b) Sometimes speakers or writers choose the one that they think

sounds "better" in a particular sentence.

(3) Mr. L. G. Alexander in his reliable Longman English Grammar says

both "simpler" and "more simple" are correct.

(a) Since you are a learner, it might be a good idea to use the -er form

until you are more acquainted with English.

*****

By the way, many books tell us that sometimes you HAVE TO use "more."

For example: He is more lazy than stupid.

One may NOT say: He is lazier than stupid.

Have a nice day!
 
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