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  1. 26-Apr-2011, 04:47 #1
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    Default unlike

    Which is correct:
    1-This game is very popular in Liverpool, unlike in the other cities in England.
    2-This game is very popular in Liverpool, unlike the other cities in England.

    3-Unlike in the other cities in England, this game is very popular in Liverpool.
    4-Unlike the other cities in England, this game is very popular in Liverpool.

    Meaning: This game is very popular in Liverpool but not in any other cities in England.
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  2. 26-Apr-2011, 04:52 #2
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    Default Re: unlike

    Quote Originally Posted by navi tasan View Post
    Which is correct:
    1-This game is very popular in Liverpool, unlike in the other cities in England.
    2-This game is very popular in Liverpool, unlike the other cities in England.

    3-Unlike in the other cities in England, this game is very popular in Liverpool.
    4-Unlike the other cities in England, this game is very popular in Liverpool.

    Meaning: This game is very popular in Liverpool but not in any other cities in England.
    You need "in". Without "in" you're going to have yourself a dangling modifier.
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  3. 26-Apr-2011, 09:21 #3
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    Default Re: unlike

    I'm curious now.

    What game is it?

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