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by tolotolot247
Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:07 pm
 
Forum: General Verbal Questions
Topic: Is "and also" definitely wrong(because of redundancy)?
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Is "and also" definitely wrong(because of redundancy)?

I am asking this question because I have seen that OG clearly explains that an answer choice is wrong because " and also" is redundant. However, I have also seen the appearance of " and also" in their own words. I mean they write things with this phrase but at the same time say i...
by tolotolot247
Sat Oct 28, 2017 4:19 am
 
Forum: General Verbal Questions
Topic: could"comma ING" modify the preceding noun?
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could"comma ING" modify the preceding noun?

Manhattan SC book says "COMMA ING" cannot modify the preceding noun, and it should modify the preceding clause. However, I have seen the official explanations say that it could modify the preceding noun. Which one is right?Can anyone advice? Thanks!
by tolotolot247
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:38 pm
 
Forum: General Verbal Questions
Topic: usage of THAN, confusion, please help, thanks!
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usage of THAN, confusion, please help, thanks!

Hi, instructors, I am always confused about the usage of than. Could you please help me? Are the following sentences right or wrong, and why? 1. Gas prices in 2012 are higher than in 1997. 2. Gas prices are higher in 2012 than in 1997. 3. There are more books in box A than in box B. 4. There are mor...
by tolotolot247
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:54 pm
 
Forum: General Verbal Questions
Topic: Usage of Although, thanks!
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Usage of Although, thanks!

Dear instructors, once a while, I can see the although clause as the openning modifer, such as "Although he is rich, Tom lives an economical life . " However, is it legitimate to say: 1. Although rich, Tom lives an economical life. 2. Although a rich man, Tom lives an economical life. Are ...