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Inversion in comparative sentences

0 I would like to know more about inversion in comparative sentences. 02br
00Here are some example: Cheetahs run faster than do antelopes. Jessica is more interested in Computer Science than is Benjamin. 02br
00In the above two sentences, Can inversion be removed? Can they be written "......than antelopes do" an "...Benjamin is."? Is inversion compulsory? When inversion should be used? Thank you very much for your help. 0-
  

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0 When you use the comparative 'than', you have the option to invert the verb to the front of its subject. The comparative will be either an adjective or adverb. 02br 02br 00Example:as an adjective 02br 00Without inversion: Neemie is more approachable than Corrina, her elder sister is.

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  • 0 When you use the comparative 'than', you have the option to invert the verb to the front of its subject.
  • The comparative will be either an adjective or adverb.
  • 02br 02br 00Example:as an adjective 02br 00Without inversion: Neemie is more approachable than Corrina, her elder sister is.
  • 02br 00With inversion: Neemie is more approachable than is Corrina, her elder sister.
  • 02br 02br 00Example:as an adverb 02br 00Without inversion: Light travels faster than sound does 02br 00With inversion: Light travels faster than does sound.
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0 When you use the comparative 'than', you have the option to invert the verb to the front of its subject. The comparative will be either an adjective or adverb. 02br
02br
00Example:as an adjective 02br
00Without inversion: Neemie is more approachable than Corrina, her elder sister is. 02br
00With inversion: Neemie is more approachable than is Cor
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