In the opposite order ... to or of?
Hello everyone!
I need some help with this sentence:
"(...) with the reverse span test, a format that basically consists in recalling a sequence in the opposite order of presentation and involves some specific working memory abilities."
I've learnt that the general rule is "opposite + to" but in this case it doesn't sound right to me. Perhaps it is possible to write something like "a sequence in the opposite order to the one of presentation" but I would like to avoid using the pronoun if possible.
If you can also add a brief explanation why I should use one construction instead of another, it would be very much appreciated.
Thank you!
Top answer
IWhat you came up with is not bad, ie a sequence in the opposite order to the one of presentation , but it's a bit wordy. My first inclination would be to reword a little and say more simply '. .
- IWhat you came up with is not bad, ie a sequence in the opposite order to the one of presentation , but it's a bit wordy.
- My first inclination would be to reword a little and say more simply '.
- .
- with the reverse span test, a format that basically consists of recalling a sequence of number s backwards .
- Clive PS I've done some of these tests.
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IWhat you came up with is not bad, ie a sequence in the opposite order to the one of presentation, but it's a bit wordy.
My first inclination would be to reword a little and say more simply '. . . . with the reverse span test, a format that basically consists of recalling a sequence of numbers backwards.
Clive
PS I've done some of th
0Severinorecalling a sequence in the opposite order of presentation
Yes, "opposite to", but more important here, "order of".
in [ the opposite [order of presentation] ]
If you don't want all that, you might consider
recalling a presented sequence in reverse order
CJ
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