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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
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Unlike he father, he lacks intelligence. Does it mean he is different from his father and his father has intelligence? Please help. Also, can 'unlike' be used with gerunds? Please could you tell me as much as possible about 'unlike'? Please help.
  

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tenjing Unlike he father, he lacks intelligence. Does it mean he is different from his father and his father has intelligence? ".

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  • tenjing Unlike he father, he lacks intelligence.
  • Does it mean he is different from his father and his father has intelligence?
  • ".
  • He lacks intelligence; his father does not.
  • tenjing Also, can 'unlike' be used with gerunds?
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tenjingUnlike he father, he lacks intelligence. Does it mean he is different from his father and his father has intelligence?
Yes, but this should say "Unlike his father, ...". He lacks intelligence; his father does not.
tenjingAlso, can 'unlike' be used with gerunds?
In some cases yes. "Unlike swimming, running comes
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tenjingUnlike his father, he lacks intelligence.
unlike = not like
Unlike his father... = He is not like his father.
He lacks intelligence. = He is not smart.

Because he is not like his father, and he is not smart, then his father must be smart.
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Thank you, Alpheccastars.
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