They do or do they?

[hanky]

Please read the following paragraph:

The thesis defence or viva is like an oral examination in some ways. It is different in many ways, however. The chief difference is that the candidate usually knows more about the syllabus than do the examiners.

My question: In the last sentence, I think it must be "than the examiners do". Am I right?

Thank you.

[bhaisahab]

Please read the following paragraph:

The thesis defence or viva is like an oral examination in some ways. It is different in many ways, however. The chief difference is that the candidate usually knows more about the syllabus than do the examiners.

My question: In the last sentence, I think it must be "than the examiners do". Am I right?

Thank you.

No, it's fine as it is.

[hanky]

No, it's fine as it is.

Hi Bhai, thanks for the response.
So, can I say "You know it better than do I"?
I am very confused.

[bhaisahab]

Hi Bhai, thanks for the response.
So, can I say "You know it better than do I"?
I am very confused.

Yes, you can, but it sounds very old fashioned and formal.