A Common Error In The Use Of Comparatives

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In comparative sentences be careful to compare the same part of two things. That of, these of and those of are necessary words that are often omitted.

  • Incorrect: His teaching was like Jesus Christ.
  • Correct: His teaching was like that of Jesus Christ.
  • Incorrect: The size of the shoe must be the same as this shoe.
  • Correct: The size of the shoe must be the same as that of this shoe.
  • Incorrect: My painting is better than my friend.
  • Correct: My painting is better than that of my friend. OR My painting is better than my friend’s.
  • Incorrect: Her house is bigger than her friend.
  • Correct: Her house is bigger than that of her friend. OR Her house is bigger than her friend’s house.

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