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Krazaz Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
Compared to or comparing to?
1. Blue is better compare to green
2. Blue is better compared to green
3. Blue is better comparing to green
Which is correct? No. 1 or 2?
And how can I explain that no.3 is not correct. Thanks.
2. Blue is better compared to green
3. Blue is better comparing to green
Which is correct? No. 1 or 2?
And how can I explain that no.3 is not correct. Thanks.
Top answer
Welcome to the Forums! #2 is the closest to being the correct version. Blue, (as/when it is) compared (by me) to green, is better.
- Welcome to the Forums!
- #2 is the closest to being the correct version.
- Blue, (as/when it is) compared (by me) to green, is better.
- It is using the past (passive voice) participle.
- The participle needs to directly follow the word it modifies.
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Welcome to the Forums!
#2 is the closest to being the correct version.
Blue, (as/when it is) compared (by me) to green, is better. It is using the past (passive voice) participle. The participle needs to directly follow the word it modifies.
#1 is not correct because the finite verb (compare) has no subject.
When you compare them, blue is better th
#2 is the closest to being the correct version.
Blue, (as/when it is) compared (by me) to green, is better. It is using the past (passive voice) participle. The participle needs to directly follow the word it modifies.
#1 is not correct because the finite verb (compare) has no subject.
When you compare them, blue is better th
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