ridvann
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Hello,
Can we either include or omit "the"; using "the" emphasizes that we are speaking of the single act that is most extreme? Is there any difference in the meaning?
-He rides his bike most frequently in the morning.
-He rides his bike the most frequently in the morning.
-It works best if you let it warm up first.
-It works the best if you let it warm up first.
-Who can run (the) fastest?
-England is coldest in winter. (not the coldest)
-My boss is most generous when we get a big order. (not the most generous)
-She works hardest when she's doing something for her family.
But: Superlative Adjectives - Use
When we compare one thing with itself, we do not use "the":
Is that correct? I couldn't get that. Why?
Can we either include or omit "the"; using "the" emphasizes that we are speaking of the single act that is most extreme? Is there any difference in the meaning?
-He rides his bike most frequently in the morning.
-He rides his bike the most frequently in the morning.
-It works best if you let it warm up first.
-It works the best if you let it warm up first.
-Who can run (the) fastest?
-England is coldest in winter. (not the coldest)
-My boss is most generous when we get a big order. (not the most generous)
-She works hardest when she's doing something for her family.
But: Superlative Adjectives - Use
When we compare one thing with itself, we do not use "the":
Is that correct? I couldn't get that. Why?
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