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Yellowstarstruck Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Comparatives

Hi! Are both acceptable? Thanks, Fulvio.

1. I’ll probably earn more money from running a fish & chips shop than from working in this office.

2. I’ll probably earn more money from running a fish & chips shop than working in this office.

  

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yellowstarstruck Are both acceptable? Yes, but note than in general, if you want to be very clear in your writing, it is often better in comparisons to repeat more of the first phrase than to repeat less of it . Compare: It is often better in comparisons to repeat more of the first phrase than less .

  • yellowstarstruck Are both acceptable?
  • Yes, but note than in general, if you want to be very clear in your writing, it is often better in comparisons to repeat more of the first phrase than to repeat less of it .
  • Compare: It is often better in comparisons to repeat more of the first phrase than less .
  • CJ
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yellowstarstruckAre both acceptable?

Yes, but note than in general, if you want to be very clear in your writing, it is often better in comparisons to repeat more of the first phrase than to repeat less of it.

Compare:

It is often better in comparisons to repeat more of the first phrase than less.

CJ

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