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Supercat Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
People with X and with no X
We say
people with epilepsy, but how about people not with it?
For example,
is 'The connectivity of a brain is different between people with epilepsy and those not' okay?
people with epilepsy, but how about people not with it?
For example,
is 'The connectivity of a brain is different between people with epilepsy and those not' okay?
Top answer
No, you can't say that. It would be "those without it", but I think I prefer saying it another way, such as "... people who suffer from epilepsy and those who do not".
- No, you can't say that.
- It would be "those without it", but I think I prefer saying it another way, such as "...
- people who suffer from epilepsy and those who do not".
- "The connectivity of the brain" is more natural.
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No, you can't say that. It would be "those without it", but I think I prefer saying it another way, such as "... people who suffer from epilepsy and those who do not".
"The connectivity of the brain" is more natural.
"The connectivity of the brain" is more natural.
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