My two cents: The word 'collection' connotes collecting more than one item. is the right way to say. If you have collected many many many movies, you can say, "I have a large collection of movies." I hope this helps, Xsi.

Hi, Pieanne. Yes, I know its alternative. But I wonder if the afore-mentioned rule can be generalized. Is its generalization valid? Even though the rule works fine with 'big,' I still don't think it's universally applicable. Doubt hangs heavy

Thank you for your quotes, Paco. In your quotes, 'less' does go with one-sillable adjectives. These examples contradict what I read in a grammar book. The book, if my memory serves me right, said, 'less big than' is incorrect, noting that

Hi, Paco. Technically, all your three examples are correct. But I think the word 'thrice' is no longer in use in modern English. Regarding your last question, you can simply say 'four times(300x4=1200).' If the bridge is 901 meters or

Yes, you hit the nail on the head! Does it sound awkward to you? To me, it doesn't.

Hi, pianne. "fun" is also used as an adjective as in "have a fun time." Maybe, it is used only in a restrictive usage in which an adjective requires a noun to be described.

Hello. As far as I know, "less" doesn't go with a one-syllable word. less big than......... (incorrect) less tall than......... (incorrect) less far than.......... (incorrect) less old than........... (incorrect) less fast

Hello, guys. Excellent explanations! Thank you, Clive. Arigato, Paco. Thank you, CJ.

Thanks, Clive and Paco. To Clive: Clive: Are they doing the same job or is she being discriminated against, because of her gender? Komountain: I haven't thought of the nature of the job

Hi. 1. He earns twice more than she does. 2. He earns twice as much as she does. I personally use the # 2 sentence. But I wonder if the # 1 sentence is incorrect at all. I remember reading or hearing somewhere that the must be avoided.