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Mon 4 Feb, 2008 12:59 pm
They are less likely to be happy than others.
They are less likely to be happier than others.
Which is the correct sentence? I think it is #2.
Many thanks.
Number 2 is more correcter.
(Sorry about my English. HAHA)
It really depends on the meaning required, but the first sentence is the one you want.
Better to say: They are less likely (than others) to be happy.
(than others) is optional.
sentence #1 in most situations.
"Happy" assumes a definite level of happiness has/is being reached.
Happier indicates a higher level of happiness. The use of "less" in the sentence makes the sentence awkward. On one hand you are saying more happy (happier) yet in the same sentence you are saying less happy.
"Happier"can introduce an element of supposition, doubt or unquantifiable element about the level of happiness.
group a is happy, group b is happier.
Group b is happier than group A.
#1 I am less happy than you.
#2 I am less happier than you.
Choose which one you think is correct Yoong
Many thanks, Mc Tag and Dadpad.
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