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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Comparative clause

It is safer in Thailand than in India.

It is safer in Thailand than what it is in India.

It is safer in Thailand than it is safe in India.

Which are incorrect? Why?

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Top answer

Hi, It is safer in Thailand than in India . OK, commonly said. It is safer in Thailand than what it is in India.

— Clive

  • Hi, It is safer in Thailand than in India .
  • OK, commonly said.
  • It is safer in Thailand than what it is in India.
  • Commonly said.
  • I wouldn't say it's wrong, but it sounds awkward.
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Hi,
It is safer in Thailand than in India . OK, commonly said.

It is safer in Thailand than what it is in India. Commonly said. I wouldn't say it's wrong, but it sounds awkward.

It is safer in Thailand than it is safe in India.
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Thanks, Clive.

Although my second choice sounds right to me, I can't justify its correctness. What does the pronoun what replace here? This is my confusion.
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Hi,

Hard question.

Maybe something like 'the degree of safety'. As I said, it sounds awkward.
So, don't say it!
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