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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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John more than studies.

John more than studies.

John does more than study.

Hi,

Do both of the above sound right to you? Thanks.
  

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Huge difference. (1) John + more than + studies. " = He studies beyond the usual requirements.

  • Huge difference.
  • (1) John + more than + studies.
  • " = He studies beyond the usual requirements.
  • Studies to an extreme degree.
  • (2) John + does + more + Than + (he) + (does) + study.
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Huge difference. (1) John + more than + studies. "more than" modifies "studies." = He studies beyond the usual requirements. Studies to an extreme degree. (2) John + does + more + Than + (he) + (does) + study. = Besides studying, he does more (other things), such as traveling, eating at fine restaurants, playing in a rock band, etc.

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