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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are both of them useable?

Hi teachers,
a) They arrived at the party earlier than her.
b) They arrived at the party earlier than she did.

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Both are fine. I prefer b). CJ

— CalifJim

  • Both are fine.
  • I prefer b).
  • CJ
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Both are fine. I prefer b).

CJ
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Hi Jim,
Thank you for your reply.
Is it 'b' also preferable for you in this case?
a) Tom can cook better than her.
b) Tom can cook better than she can.

TS
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Thinking SpainIs it 'b' also preferable for you in this case?a) Tom can cook better than her.b) Tom can cook better than she can.
Yes. My preference is generally for that construction.

CJ
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Hi Jim,
Thank you for your reply.

TS
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