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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Comparatives?

Are the following patterns correct and natural?

1. A has become a better country than it used to be.

2. A is a better country than it used to be.

3. Compared with the past, A has become a better country.

4. In contrast to/with the past, A has become a better country.
  

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In #3 and #4, you're comparing "the past" to "A."
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Thank you very much. Are there any ways to use 'in contrast to' and 'compared with' correctly without changing what the original sentence means?" Also as for #1, is it all right to use the tense 'has become' and 'used to be' as I did?
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You could substitute "how it was" or "how it used to be" with "the past" in those sentences. #1 and #2 are okay.
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I see!! I've never thought of that:-) Thank you very much for your great idea!
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