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Chenyincheng Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Comparative

Hi all

Which of the following is correct or more commonly spoken? Or are they both okay?

a) The Nile is 308km longer than the Amazon.

b) The Nile is longer than the Amazon by 308km.

Thanks a lot
  

Top answer

Both are possible, depending on the context. Naturally, I would say "my broter is 6 inches taller than me". But I can also say "The American team is faster than the Italian's by nearly a mile midway through the race.

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  • Both are possible, depending on the context.
  • Naturally, I would say "my broter is 6 inches taller than me".
  • But I can also say "The American team is faster than the Italian's by nearly a mile midway through the race.
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Both are possible, depending on the context. Naturally, I would say "my broter is 6 inches taller than me". But I can also say "The American team is faster than the Italian's by nearly a mile midway through the race.
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