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Contiluo Posted 16 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
The comparative degree
I am also confused with the grammar rule.
Which of the following sentneces are acceptable?
(1) His sister is five years younger than he, but she is taller than he.
(2) His sister is five years younger than him, but she is taller than him.
(3) His sister is five years younger than he is, but she is taller than he is.
Which of the following sentneces are acceptable?
(1) His sister is five years younger than he, but she is taller than he.
(2) His sister is five years younger than him, but she is taller than him.
(3) His sister is five years younger than he is, but she is taller than he is.
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HI, You have to use "him". "His sister is five years younger but taller than him" But I think 3's also correct. It just doesn't sound really good..
- HI, You have to use "him".
- "His sister is five years younger but taller than him" But I think 3's also correct.
- It just doesn't sound really good..
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HI,
You have to use "him".
"His sister is five years younger but taller than him"
But I think 3's also correct. It just doesn't sound really good..
You have to use "him".
"His sister is five years younger but taller than him"
But I think 3's also correct. It just doesn't sound really good..
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