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Originally posted by philosearcher
I have turned to you, ATS, in my quest to assist my girlfriend with her SAT test this Saturday. I know, it's a bit short notice, however I believe it is a question that is pretty easy. My problem with answering it is that I am not 100% sure if there are any exceptions to any of these rules in the English language.
First off, when you are using "nor" and "or" in a sentence with "either" and "neither". From what I can tell, you typically (maybe always?) pair them like such:
"neither/nor" and "either/or"
So, I was just wondering if anyone had anything else to add such as exceptions to those rules.
Secondly, and this might need a bit more of an explanation, when to use words like "funnier" and "funniest". Basically just looking at "-er", "-est", "more", and "most". Concerning the usage of these words, I have come to the conclusion that you would use an "-er" adjective to compare only two things. Such as...
"Family Guy is funnier than the Simpsons."
Furthermore, when using an "-est" word, you would be comparing three or more nouns, correct? Same goes for "more" and "most".
Likewise with the question about or/nor, are there any exceptions to the "-er", "-est", "more", and "most" topic?
If any of the brilliant minds here on ATS could give me any help or even tips about these questions (or English/reading questions on the SATs), please pitch them my way! I hope you guys don't mind me posting on ATS about English...but I am at a loss for help for my girlfriend. I've looked on google and used my own knowledge figuring out a lot of help for her, but these two things have entirely eluded me.
when to use words like "funnier" and "funniest".
I have come to the conclusion that you would use an "-er" adjective to compare only two things.
First off, when you are using "nor" and "or" in a sentence with "either"
and "neither". From what I can tell, you typically (maybe always?) pair them like such:
"neither/nor" and "either/or"
Likewise with the question about or/nor, are there any exceptions
to the "-er", "-est", "more", and "most" topic?
Thank you
I thought there is supposed to be some sort of rule for "txt" posting?
Originally posted by LordBucket
What's a "txt" posting?
When posters use texting or internet shorthand like LOL, WTF, or OMG
you see IMO or IMHO, which is odd because it's the exact same thing.