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I enjoy learning English by myself but I want to know what are my mistakes or errors. One of my problems in English are two words: especifically and specifically, so I will be so thankful if you can give me clearer examples of that. Also, when I speak English or write in this language I use to say... this is more harder or something like that... however, I don't understand when do I use more... Please, if you can explain to me...
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Hi,
I think you mean especially and specially.. here is a url that explains the difference..
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/especially-or-specially
Regarding when to use more, as a general rule you use 'more' with adjectives that are 3 or more syllables..
e.g.
she is more intelligent (not - she is intelligenter)
he is more reliable
Whereas, with adjectives that are 1 or 2 syllables, you usually add -er
e.g.
she is smarter (not - she is more smart)
he is happier
(Note, with words that end in y (like happy), the y becomes an i, then you add -er
e.g. happy - happier / silly - sillier / etc.)
This is a basic rule to use as a starting point, but there are many exceptions. Keep in mind some words can't take the superlative from (e.g. good, bad, better, worse etc.)
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