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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Older/elder
Hello,I can't figure out difference between these two,which is correct John is elder than Monica or John is older than Monica? Also Mark is the oldest/eldest son in the family?
Thank You in advance.
Thank You in advance.
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John is older than Monica. Elder cannot be used as a comparative. This is OK: John is Monica's elder brother .
- John is older than Monica.
- Elder cannot be used as a comparative.
- This is OK: John is Monica's elder brother .
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John is older than Monica.
Elder cannot be used as a comparative. This is OK:
John is Monica's elder brother.
Elder cannot be used as a comparative. This is OK:
John is Monica's elder brother.
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