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    gamma is offline Newbie
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    Default "The more...,the less..." ????

    Hello.. I can't find a name for this subject ?
    Look at this examples please:
    1-
    the higher your machine speed, the better the quality .
    2- the higher your machine speed is, the better the quality .
    3-the higher your machine speed, the better the quality is .

    4-
    The more of us, the better.
    5- The more of us, the better it is.

    Which one is
    correct ?
    and .. where can I learn about this ?
    Thank you for replying anything ...

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    Default Re: "The more...,the less..." ????

    Hi gamma, look at "comparatives" in the exercises part, you will find a lot of help there.

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    Default Re: "The more...,the less..." ????

    Quote Originally Posted by gamma View Post
    Hello.. I can't find a name for this subject ?
    Look at this examples please:
    1- the higher your machine speed, the better the quality .
    2- the higher your machine speed is, the better the quality .
    3-the higher your machine speed, the better the quality is .

    4-
    The more of us, the better.
    5- The more of us, the better it is.

    Which one is
    correct ?
    and .. where can I learn about this ?
    Thank you for replying anything ...
    The higher your machine speeds, the better the quality is

    The more of us, the better it is.

    Not a teacher at all.

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