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Phxsunstoon Posted 13 years ago
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elliptical phrase

Tom's feet are bigger than Steven's.
Tom's feet are bigger than Steven's feet.

1.  Is the first phrase than Steven's considered an elliptical phrase?

2.  Which one do you prefer/consider more correct in formal writing?

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phxsunstoon 1. Is the first phrase than Steven's considered an elliptical phrase? Yes, it is elliptical.

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  • phxsunstoon 1.
  • Is the first phrase than Steven's considered an elliptical phrase?
  • Yes, it is elliptical.
  • phxsunstoon 2.
  • Which one do you prefer in formal writing?
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phxsunstoon1. Is the first phrase than Steven's considered an elliptical phrase?
Yes, it is elliptical.
phxsunstoon2. Which one do you prefer in formal writing?
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Would you consider number one incorrect in formal writing?
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phxsunstoon Would you consider number one incorrect in formal writing?
No
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