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Compare like with like: things with things, people with people. Use "than" for comparisons and the correct comparative (bigger, more) or superlative (biggest, most) form.
同じ種類どうしを比べる(物と物、人と人)。比較にはthanを使い、比較級(bigger、more)や最上級(biggest、most)を正しく使う。
✔ 正しい文: The population of Sydney is larger than that of Perth.
✘ 誤った文: The population of Sydney is larger than Perth.
→ 直し方: Compare population with population: "than that of Perth".
コツ: Ask what exactly is being compared. Use "that of / those of" to keep the comparison logical.
練習:10問
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
AUSLEXが作成したオリジナルの解説と問題で、College Boardの公式資料ではありません。SATはCollege Boardの商標です。