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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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better chance & more likely
What is the correct way to phrase the following sentences?
There is a better chance that everything is normal than not.
There is a better chance than not that everything is normal.
It is more likely that everything is normal than not.
Thank you
There is a better chance that everything is normal than not.
There is a better chance than not that everything is normal.
It is more likely that everything is normal than not.
Thank you
Top answer
' after 'chance' and 'likely'. I would not presume to say that any of yours are incorrect. Someone else may, however.
- ' after 'chance' and 'likely'.
- I would not presume to say that any of yours are incorrect.
- Someone else may, however.
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My ear prefers '...than not...' after 'chance' and 'likely'. I would not presume to say that any of yours are incorrect. Someone else may, however.
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Philip I would not presume to say that any of yours are incorrect.A common frustration with Alex's sentences.
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