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Jisu98 Posted 19 years ago
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Hello!
I think that if I want to use the phrase " compre A with B", A and B should share any qualities similar. That is, two different things in a category should be followed after the word 'compare,' If my thinking is right, the coming sentence seems wrong. Tell me if the sentence is right or not, please!
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One such system involves comparing the period of dimming and brightening of the light from a star with its general brightness.
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The above sentenc compared 'the period' with 'the brightness'. I think it would be wrong logically or semantically. Isn't it?
Thank you ! ^ ^
I think that if I want to use the phrase " compre A with B", A and B should share any qualities similar. That is, two different things in a category should be followed after the word 'compare,' If my thinking is right, the coming sentence seems wrong. Tell me if the sentence is right or not, please!
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One such system involves comparing the period of dimming and brightening of the light from a star with its general brightness.
............................................
The above sentenc compared 'the period' with 'the brightness'. I think it would be wrong logically or semantically. Isn't it?
Thank you ! ^ ^
Top answer
Hi, It does sound rather odd. I think 'relate' would be a better verb than 'compare'. Clive
- Hi, It does sound rather odd.
- I think 'relate' would be a better verb than 'compare'.
- Clive
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Hi,
It does sound rather odd. I think 'relate' would be a better verb than 'compare'.
Clive
It does sound rather odd. I think 'relate' would be a better verb than 'compare'.
Clive
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