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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

20% or by 20%

Is there any difference between "The salaries rise 20%" and "The salaries rise by 20%." I also wonder if "The pay was raised 20%" is wrong and why. Thank you.
  

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They all seem fine as far as grammar, but 'Salaries were raised' seems more natural to me in all cases. The first two mean the same.

— Mister Micawber

  • They all seem fine as far as grammar, but 'Salaries were raised' seems more natural to me in all cases.
  • The first two mean the same.
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They all seem fine as far as grammar, but 'Salaries were raised' seems more natural to me in all cases. The first two mean the same.
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