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Electrum Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Based on
I consider based on a participial phrase, but I see it used as a preposition all the time:
Based on the latest research in genetics, the new book is worth reading. RIGHT
Based on the latest research in genetics, I'd say Dr. Venter was mistaken. WRONG
The second should read:
On the basis of the....
What is EF's opinion?
Based on the latest research in genetics, the new book is worth reading. RIGHT
Based on the latest research in genetics, I'd say Dr. Venter was mistaken. WRONG
The second should read:
On the basis of the....
What is EF's opinion?
Top answer
My opinion is that ' Based on the latest research in genetics, I'd say Dr. Venter was mistaken' is common and accepted unthinkingly by most native speakers, who rely on common sense rather than grammatical niceties.
- My opinion is that ' Based on the latest research in genetics, I'd say Dr.
- Venter was mistaken' is common and accepted unthinkingly by most native speakers, who rely on common sense rather than grammatical niceties.
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My opinion is that 'Based on the latest research in genetics, I'd say Dr. Venter was mistaken' is common and accepted unthinkingly by most native speakers, who rely on common sense rather than grammatical niceties.
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