[Grammar] (the most highly / the highest )

[alaaodeh]

She got the ------------- mark in class.
1- most highly.
2- highest.

Which one is right and why ?

 

[Rover_KE]

'Highest' is correct. It's the superlative form of the adjective 'high'.

'Most highly' is adverbial — not adjectival.

'Of all the precious stones, the diamond is the most highly prized'.

Rover

 

[alaaodeh]

How ??
verb + adverb
be + adjective

 

[5jj]

be + adjective

The adjective can be modified by an adverb.

verb + adverb

Not necessarily: This fish tastes good.