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Ansonguy Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Word choice: [later than] or [after]

I have made up the sentences below.

(1) I am not sure if Jack is older than I. He might have graduated from primary school later than I.

(2) I am not sure if Jack is older than I. He might have graduated from primary school after I.

I don't know which one is correct. Please help me. Thanks.

  

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ansonguy (1) I am not sure if Jack is older than I. He might have graduated from primary school later than I. Very formal.

— CalifJim

  • ansonguy (1) I am not sure if Jack is older than I.
  • He might have graduated from primary school later than I.
  • Very formal.
  • In my opinion, too formal.
  • I do not recommend this format.
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ansonguy(1) I am not sure if Jack is older than I. He might have graduated from primary school later than I.

Very formal. In my opinion, too formal. I do not recommend this format.

(1b) I am not sure if Jack is older than I am. He might have graduated from primary school later than I did.

More commonly used. A

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