the more important/the most important

[worledit]

Hello again!

-I truly believe that of the two benefits outlined above, to be open-minded about different ways of thinking is the more important for a country.

-I truly believe that of the two benefits outlined above, to be open-minded about different ways of thinking is the most important for a country.

When is correct to use more important and the most important? and which sentence is right?

Thanks!

 

[Tarheel]

Re: Which one is correct?

The word "more" is a comparative. (You are comparing two things.) The word "most" is a superlative. (You are comparing more than two things.)

 

[worledit]

Re: Which one is correct?

so, as I am comparing two benefits, it would be right "the more important", wouldn't it? It looks weird for me to write the more important.

 

[Tarheel]

Re: Which one is correct?

Yes, you are right. Between two things, one might be more important. (I wanted you to figure it out for yourself, and you did.)

 

[Tarheel]

Re: Which one is correct?

You don't have to use "the" there. For example, you could say:

Between these two things this one is more important.

 

[emsr2d2]

Re: Which one is correct?

So, as I am comparing two benefits, it would be right to use "the more important", wouldn't it? It looks weird for me to write the more important.

See above.

 

[Rover_KE]

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