23. Create Correct Comparisons

23. Create correct comparisons:

Any comparison between two or more items must be complete and consistent.

The basis of comparison must be logical and complete.

A comparison needs at least two items to compare.

A comparison must be clear.

Illogical: the two items cannot logically be compared

Incorrect: His positive attitude is exactly like his dad.

Correct: His positive attitude is exactly like his dad’s positive

attitude.

Incomplete: the comparison is not made.

Incorrect: The stock market is now 40 points less.

Correct: The stock market is now 40 points less than it was

yesterday.

Unclear: the comparison is ambiguous.

Incorrect: The teacher gave John more attention than Julie.

Correct: The teacher gave John more attention than the teacher gave to Julie.