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Lcchang Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

comparative

Mary's hair is shorter than that of Linda.

Mary's hair is shorter than Linda's.

Mary's hair is not as long as that of Linda.

Mary's hair is not as long as Linda's.

Do these sentences sound OK?

Please advise.

LCChang
  

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Hi, Mary's hair is shorter than that of Linda. Mary's hair is shorter than Linda's. Mary's hair is not as long as that of Linda.

— Clive

  • Hi, Mary's hair is shorter than that of Linda.
  • Mary's hair is shorter than Linda's.
  • Mary's hair is not as long as that of Linda.
  • Mary's hair is not as long as Linda's.
  • Do these sentences sound OK?
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Hi,

Mary's hair is shorter than that of Linda.

Mary's hair is shorter than Linda's.

Mary's hair is not as long as that of Linda.

Mary's hair is not as long as Linda's.

Do these sentences sound OK?

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The ones with that of don't sound OK to me. Even though they are grammatically correct, they are completely unidiomatic (to my ear).

CJ
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