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Jigneshbharati Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Close or closer to
I am applying online for my son's Primary school admission.
One of the reasons I would like to mention is:
Close to home and work
Or
Closer to home and work.
Please elaborate on the usage of comparatives in this types of sentences. Please explain to me the differences in both structures and if it changes the meaning.
Thanks
Jignesh
One of the reasons I would like to mention is:
Close to home and work
Or
Closer to home and work.
Please elaborate on the usage of comparatives in this types of sentences. Please explain to me the differences in both structures and if it changes the meaning.
Thanks
Jignesh
Top answer
If you don't explicitly mention "closer than what" then "closer than other possible schools in the general area" would be assumed. However, if you don't want to make an explicit comparison, just say "close".
- If you don't explicitly mention "closer than what" then "closer than other possible schools in the general area" would be assumed.
- However, if you don't want to make an explicit comparison, just say "close".
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If you don't explicitly mention "closer than what" then "closer than other possible schools in the general area" would be assumed. However, if you don't want to make an explicit comparison, just say "close".
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