I am writing my personal statement for college and the sentence goes something like this:
It's in moments like these where my optimism has gotten the __________ (better/best) of me.
which one?? only confident replies please...it is important! thanks!
2006-11-27 12:23:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I know you're going to hate me for pointing this out, but either one is grammatically correct. There is no right or wrong here. It's simply a question of degree. To what degree has your optimism impacted you? What are you really trying to say? Your intent will determine which word you choose. Say each one out loud and go with the one that feels right for your intended message.
And by the way -- it's "moments like these WHEN" (not where).
2006-11-27 12:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's moments like these where my optimism has gotten the ____ (better/best) of me.
It helps me to type or write it out. I say the answer is best. Good luck. :)
2006-11-27 12:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is Rupert Murdoch the ugliest Billionaire on the planet?
http://www.rupertmurdoch.ws
http://www.wendimurdoch.com
His face looks like a dried up prune that's been left on a refrigerator shelf for 6 months. He recently had a couple of kids with his latest sex toy wife Wendi Deng who obviously married him for his money and is awaiting the much heralded event of his passing so she can reap the rewards of being a billionaires widow. There is no other reason a cute young chick like that would waste time on a hideous deformed dwarf like Rupert Murdoch. That old fart must be close to kicking the bucket by now. He looks atleast 200 years old? I just hope his ancient decrepit sperm didn't cause too many genetic defects in his latest offspring. Poor Chloe. She's only 3 and her pop will probably be dead before she's 6. Mind you it's probably for the best. He's old enough to be her great great grandfather.
http://www.wendideng.org
http://www.wendideng.net
http://www.chloemurdoch.com
http://www.lachlanmurdoch.org
http://www.lachlanmurdoch.net
2006-11-27 12:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by jeeperscreepersthree 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's in moments like these where my optimism has gotten the best of me.
2006-11-27 12:25:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's in moments like these where my optimism has gotten the BEST of me.
2006-11-27 12:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You would use "best" here. When comparing three or more things, you use the superlative form which is "best". Now I know we can't tell whether "moments" is referring to just two instances or more, but the tendency is to believe it is more than two.
2006-11-27 12:31:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with better being the more correct choice.
2015-05-20 21:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by L E E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesn't matter.
better means better than the moment
best means better than you have ever been
so in context of your sentence you probably want to say better
2006-11-27 12:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Best.
2006-11-27 12:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Choose whichever one you want, but I prefer best. It sounds better. :)
GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-27 12:29:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋