Adverbial phrase

Hi,

Similarly to other neo-Gricean conceptions, however, Attardo’s theory has its own drawbacks.

Do you have any problem with the sentence?

You mean apart from the spelling mistake?

Yes. I don't think it's clear thinking to consider that 'a conception' and 'a theory' are the same thing.

Clive

Where is the mistake in spelling? Thanks.

Hi,
I thought it should be 'Grecian', but you explained in your other thread that it was based on the name 'Grice'.

Best wishes, Clive

There are no problems whatsoever with that sentence. What made you think there is one?
And what do you think the problem is?

M.

'similarly to' does not ring well with many natives. 'similar to' does.

CliveHi,
I thought it should be 'Grecian', but you explained in your other thread that it was based on the name 'Grice'.

Best wishes, Clive

That person was not me.

Hi,

That's interesting. Two separate people writing about basically the same sentence.

Best wishes again, Clive

Check the IPs, Clive.

AnonymousCheck the IPs, Clive.

Yes, you are right Peter, it was another member who asked another thing about the same sentence. As for your question, I like "similarly to" more than "similar to" in that example, but that's just my preference, maybe.

Peter? Why not George?

'Similarly to' is much less frequently used than 'similar to', but thanks Koyeen. Can I call you Giuseppe?