"Illogical, Ambiguous, Incomplete: Comparisons Demystified"
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From the
UWF Writing Lab’s 101
Grammar Mini-Lessons Series
Mini-Lesson #47
Example:
My cooking is as good as Mom.
Here we are comparing my cooking to my mom, and there is
no basis for comparison.
Correct: My cooking is as good as Mom’s cooking.
Example:
Dad likes my cooking better than Mom.
The sentence is unclear as to what is being compared. Are we
saying that Dad likes my cooking better than Mom does, or are
we saying that Dad likes my cooking better than he likes Mom?
Correct: Dad likes my cooking better than Mom does.
Dad likes my cooking better than he likes Mom.
Example: I like chocolate so much.
Correct: I like chocolate so much that I won’t eat anything else.
Example: He is the smartest man.
Correct: He is the smartest man I know.
Delve into the nuances of comparisons with a focus on addressing illogical, ambiguous, and incomplete structures. Enhance your writing skills by learning how to avoid common pitfalls in making comparisons.
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Mini-Lesson #47 COMPARISONS: ILLOGICAL, AMBIGUOUS, AND INCOMPLETE From the UWF Writing Lab s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series
Illogical comparisons occur when two unlike things are compared. Example: My cooking is as good as Mom. Here we are comparing my cooking to my mom, and there is no basis for comparison. Correct: My cooking is as good as Mom s cooking.
Ambiguous comparisons occur when the sentence does not make clear what two things are being compared. Example: Dad likes my cooking better than Mom. The sentence is unclear as to what is being compared. Are we saying that Dad likes my cooking better than Mom does, or are we saying that Dad likes my cooking better than he likes Mom? Correct: Dad likes my cooking better than Mom does. Dad likes my cooking better than he likes Mom.
Incomplete comparisons simple have part of the comparison missing. Example: I like chocolate so much. Correct: I like chocolate so much that I won t eat anything else. Example: He is the smartest man. Correct: He is the smartest man I know.
