ARo  +  156517 Tue, 08 Nov 05 07:00 PM Hello!   I know that there are some rules concerning (the) most. When do I use the "the". I know that it isn't used always. Are there some simple rules?   Greetings, aRo ARo Joined on Mon, Nov 7 2005 Bonn New Member 15 If you find any mistakes in my post please be so kind and correct them! Thanks!

	LanguageLover  +  156605 Tue, 08 Nov 05 10:33 PM To form a superlative adjective, "the" comes before the form, except for some situations such as when "most" is preceded by numerals or possesive pronouns: second most polluted city, his most awkward behaviour, ... Other members can give you better answers than mine, so let's wait and see. Good luck, LanguageLover Joined on Fri, Feb 25 2005 Contributing Member 1,507 The similarities among the languages are more than their differences! Nouns, Pronouns

	Grammar Geek  +  324288 Sun, 04 Feb 07 09:06 PM In American English, I'd say that they are both idiomatic, but the second one sounds more common. It may just depend on where you are which one is used more. Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,683 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random! American English

	Grammar Geek  +  324373 Sun, 04 Feb 07 11:53 PM Again, in my experience, yes, but others may have had different experiences with this. I'd be more likely to use the one with "the" - but I still may say the other one from time to time. Grammar Geek