0
English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

'unlike with'

Unlike with larger sentences, small sentences can fit on one line.

Unlike is a preposition, so an object (noun) should follow, not a preposition.

So, is this in bold ungrammatical, even though I often see 'unlike with' in writing?

Thanks
  

Top answer

The preposition "with" is unnecessary. e. large and small) should match in form.

— Vocabfish

  • The preposition "with" is unnecessary.
  • e.
  • large and small) should match in form.
  • For example: Unlike larger sentences, smaller sentences can fit on one line.
  • Unlike large sentences, small sentences can fit on one line.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
The preposition "with" is unnecessary. The adjectives (i.e. large and small) should match in form. For example:

Unlike larger sentences, smaller sentences can fit on one line.

Unlike large sentences, small sentences can fit on one line.

- vocabfish
0

Related Questions