Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
to guard; to keep safe; to keep; to defend; to protect
default
preserve
manufacture
leverage
TOEIC preparation test: Free online word games: Noun Adjective Verb Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Un/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"?



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
grammar: Usage of relative pronoun | Is 'couple rings' a right English expression?
Listening exercises
Message
Author
Un/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"? #1 (permalink) Wed Mar 05, 2008 16:02 pm   Un/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"?
 

1. Is the following sentence clear? If not, how to make it clearer?

I'm more like my father than my mother.

2. Where should the adv. "more" be put?

I look "more" like my father than my mother.
or
I look like my father "more" than my mother.

3. Again, are the sentences both clear in #2?
Tina W
New Member


Joined: 05 Mar 2008
Posts: 1

Un/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"? #2 (permalink) Fri Mar 07, 2008 0:21 am   Un/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"?
 

.
1. I'm more like my father than my mother.-- This is clear.

2. I look like my father more than my mother.-- This is unclear; it could mean that both you and your mother look like your father.
.
_________________
Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber
Mister Micawber
Language Coach
Mr. Micawber

Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 6342
Location: Yokohama, Japan

How many different ways with words do you know? Subscribe to free email English courseAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsLearn to use the present simple with the help of this short story
Display posts from previous:   
grammar: Usage of relative pronoun | Is 'couple rings' a right English expression?
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms Un/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"? All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
Is "release" correct in this sentence?The meaning of "gag gift" and "sailor blush"that vs. who (relative pronouns)clear to me v.s. clear for meSee you and thanks for coming?Usage of dismay and disappointment'Indirect' questions: Why do people take such risks?When to use "Do" and when to use "Have""from under" vs "under"'Time table' vs. 'Schedule' vs. 'Meeting time'Is this correct? (Frawley said he was near the 110 mile marker when he saw...)couldn't get into contact with my old friendHow to write "time" in a "meeting" emailClauses: Can i use the word "fear" instead of "afraid"Could I say 'keeps a low profile'?cleanse makeup vs. clean makeupSome other queries: If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerabl...difference of colloquial and slangUn/Clear comparasion; Where to put "more"?

Discover English-test.net
What does 'has no bearing on' mean here?Please help me with this paragraphCOLOURFUL WORDSthe meaning of "put in for"SAT Preparation: Learn English Vocabulary: Examples of AdjectivesSAT practice test: Interactive word games: Free Online Adjectives GameMeaning of deleterious, massive, neuter, auricular, impotent, immovable, out-of-the-way, prehensibleLearn basic Italian: Pimsleur LanguageEnglish teachers training: Consumer ProtectionEnglish grammar quiz: English Slang Idioms (25)

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail