My intelligence is higher than that of Tom.
My intelligence is higher than Tom's.
Are both sentences correct?
To me, both are fine.
Many thanks.
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My intelligence is higher than that of Tom.
My intelligence is higher than Tom's.
Are both sentences correct?
To me, both are fine.
Many thanks.
Yes - The second is more usual. The first is awkward and a bit pedantic.
Additionally, the structures here aren't parallel:
1a. My intelligence is higher than that of Tom.
1a. My intelligence is higher than the intelligence of Tom.
Compare:
The climate of Shanghai is milder than that of Tokyo.
The climate of Shanghai is milder the climate of Tokyo.
Thanks for your replies.