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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Which preposition goes here?

Which preposition goes in the blank?
Is it natural to say "not be in the same ballpark

You guys aren't ___ the same level. You are so much better than him. You are the best painter I know.
You aren't in the same ballpark.

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“You guys aren’t at the same level. You are so much better than he (is). You are the best painter I know (of).

  • “You guys aren’t at the same level.
  • You are so much better than he (is).
  • You are the best painter I know (of).
  • ” The two words in parentheses are suggested additions to the sentence for clarity.
  • Without them, they are still acceptable.
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“You guys aren’t at the same level. You are so much better than he (is). You are the best painter I know (of). You aren’t in the same ballpark.”

The two words in parentheses are suggested additions to the sentence for clarity. Without them, they are still acceptable. The ballpark comment is common in USA and Canada.

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