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Dot.dot.dot Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What is the difference between this two sentences?

1. Boys like it more than girls do.
2. Boys like it more than girls.

Why "do" is added in sentence 1? Can you give me some example about the usage of sentence 1?
And what is the meaning of these two sentences?

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1. "Boys like it more than girls do" clearly means that boys like it (whatever "it" is) more than girls like it. 2.

— Khoff

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  • "Boys like it more than girls do" clearly means that boys like it (whatever "it" is) more than girls like it.
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  • "Boys like it more than girls" is ambiguous.
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1. "Boys like it more than girls do" clearly means that boys like it (whatever "it" is) more than girls like it.

2. "Boys like it more than girls" is ambiguous. It might mean the same as #1, or it might mean "Boys like it more than they like girls."
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The first sentence is clear and leaves no room for confusion. The second one is less formal and can mean the same as 1. but it can also mean that boys like something more than they like girls.
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