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Hstdi Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

help me with this question.

Hello, i'll show you 2 sentences.

1 ) The colder the temperature, the bigger the friction.
2 ) The colder the temperature, the greater the friction.

Which one is grammatically correct?
  

Top answer

Both are grammatically correct. 'Bigger' is not a good word choice.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are grammatically correct.
  • 'Bigger' is not a good word choice.
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Both are grammatically correct. 'Bigger' is not a good word choice.
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Greater is definitely better. You might want to make another change.

The lower the temperature, the greater the friction.
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Thank you. But is it correct to use bigger in a grammar exam?
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hstdi But is it correct to use bigger in a grammar exam?
It is not a good idea if 'greater' is available.
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