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Grammar
Using 'much more' in a sentence
I corrected a paper that contained the sentence: "A direct view would be much more desirable".
The author contested my statement that he shouldn't have used much and more together. I corrected it to read: "A direct view would be a more desirable solution."
His statement to me was that one solution may be desirable and another solution more desirable but the third solution is 'much more' desirable. I agree with his contention however it doesn't apply to his usage as he doesn't give the reader three alternatives from which to choose.
Is there a English Grammer rule that prohibits the use of "much more".
The author contested my statement that he shouldn't have used much and more together. I corrected it to read: "A direct view would be a more desirable solution."
His statement to me was that one solution may be desirable and another solution more desirable but the third solution is 'much more' desirable. I agree with his contention however it doesn't apply to his usage as he doesn't give the reader three alternatives from which to choose.
Is there a English Grammer rule that prohibits the use of "much more".
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No. 'Much more' is fine, and for the reason the student gave. Alternatives are not required in the context, but anyway, it does not require 3 alternatives.
- No.
- 'Much more' is fine, and for the reason the student gave.
- Alternatives are not required in the context, but anyway, it does not require 3 alternatives.
- For example: A: I have a pound of sugar.
- B1: I have more sugar - I have two pounds of it B2: I have much more sugar - I have ten pounds of it.
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No. 'Much more' is fine, and for the reason the student gave. Alternatives are not required in the context, but anyway, it does not require 3 alternatives. For example:
A: I have a pound of sugar.
B1: I have more sugar - I have two pounds of it
B2: I have much more sugar - I have ten pounds of it.
A: I have a pound of sugar.
B1: I have more sugar - I have two pounds of it
B2: I have much more sugar - I have ten pounds of it.
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