1. To date, many subjects, exclusive of math, have turned out to be of interest to these students. 2. To date, many subjects, excluding math, have turned out to be of interest to these students.
Source: university exam
Hello, I know that 1 is correct but what about 2? Can we say "excluding math" instead of "exclusive of math"?
Thank you.
Top answer
Yes. To me, #2 is more common and more natural,
— Clive
Yes.
To me, #2 is more common and more natural,
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