Which sentence is grammatically correct and why. I, as a native speaker believe it to be #1. If I am correct, how do I explain WHY I am correct.
(1) What is the place most worth visiting in your region?
Or
(2) What is the most worth visiting place in your region?
Grammatical order question
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Re: Grammatical order question
Please note that this forum is for learners, not native speakers, of English.
However, since your question may also be of interest to learners, I will answer it.
The simple reason for the ungrammaticality of #2 is that the adjective 'worth' is obligatorily postpositive, i.e. it can only follow but not precede, its referent noun (place).
Thus, #1 is indeed the correct form for your sentence.
However, since your question may also be of interest to learners, I will answer it.
The simple reason for the ungrammaticality of #2 is that the adjective 'worth' is obligatorily postpositive, i.e. it can only follow but not precede, its referent noun (place).
Thus, #1 is indeed the correct form for your sentence.