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A good book is the purest essence of a human soul.
Thomas Carlyle
Purest
One syllable adjectives usually form the comparative and superlative with –er, and –est: tall – taller – tallest. Adjectives with three or more syllables have more and most: intelligent – more intelligent – most intelligent. With many two-syllable adjectives (e.g. common) both are possible. Nowadays there is a gradual replacement of inflected comparatives and superlatives. ‘Commoner’ used to be ‘commoner’, but ‘more common’ is now ‘more common.’
Cf. Gramática: Graus dos adjetivos e advérbios
Referência: “Gems of Wisdom – Inspirational Messages to Enhance the Quality of Your Life and Improve Your English” de Jack Scholes – Disal Editora, 2007. Leia a resenha. Adquira seu exemplar na Disal ou no Submarino.
Querido, nos superlativos e comparativos eu posso então usar as duas formas independente do contexto ou do adjetivo?
Exemplo, é da minha escolha usar “tallest” ou “taller” em qualquer frase? O mesmo para “more intelligent” ou “most intelligent”? Fiquei com essa dúvida.