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Comparisons: Omission of as , other , any , and else

Comparisons: Omission of as , other , any , and else. Mini Lesson #46 From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lesson Series. Do not omit as when making a point of equal or superior comparison—as . . . as. Example: This brand of coffee is as good or better than the other brand.

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Comparisons: Omission of as , other , any , and else

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  1. Comparisons: Omission of as, other, any, and else Mini Lesson #46 From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lesson Series

  2. Do not omit as when making a point of equal or superior comparison—as . . . as • Example: This brand of coffee is as good or better than the other brand. • Correct: This brand of coffee is as good as or better than the other brand.

  3. Do not omit other when comparing one thing or person with a group of which it/he/she is a part • Example: Melanie cooks better than any person I know. • Correct: Melanie cooks better than any other person I know.

  4. Do not omit else when comparing one thing or person with a group of which it/he/she is a part • Example: James is taller than anyone in his class. • James is a member of his class. Can he be taller than himself? • Correct: James is taller than anyone else in his class.

  5. Using the superlative is also an acceptable way to correct these types of sentences • Example: James is the tallest boy in his class. • Example: Melanie is the best cook I know.

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