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Christanford Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The more...., the more....

Hi,

The more famous you get, the greater chance of being caught out and the greater impact that will have.

Why isn't there a "the" before chance?

Why isn't there an "is" after the first "greater"?

Thank you in anticipation
  

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Christanford Why isn't there a "the" before chance? I don't know. It seems to be a mistake.

— CalifJim

  • Christanford Why isn't there a "the" before chance?
  • I don't know.
  • It seems to be a mistake.
  • I would have used "the" or "your" in that position.
  • Christanford Why isn't there an "is" after the first "greater"?
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ChristanfordWhy isn't there a "the" before chance?
I don't know. It seems to be a mistake. I would have used "the" or "your" in that position.
ChristanfordWhy isn't there an "is" after the first "greater"?
It's not often used in these "the more ..., the more ..." patterns.

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