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faulty comparisons

A writing tip on faulty comparisons.
When making a comparison, avoid making illogical or unclear statements Illogical comparisons In illogical comparisons, the writer uses a faulty structure, which often leaves out a key element or idea. Illogical: The blender at this store is cheaper than the other store. [The blender costs less than a store?] Logical: The blender at this store is cheaper than the one at the other store. Illogical: I think green cleaning products perform as well, or better, than traditional ones. [As well than?] Logical: I think green cleaning products perform as well as, or better than, traditional ones. Illogical: Unlike Consuela, Devon’s cooking is bland. [Consuela is not like Devon’s cooking? Should she be?] Logical: Unlike Consuela’s cooking, Devon’s is bland. OR Unlike Consuela, Devon cooks bland foods. Illogical: Pepe eats more than anyone I know. [I know Pepe, so he can’t eat more than anyone I know!] Logical: Pepe eats more than anyone else I know. Unclear comparisons In unclear comparisons, the reader can’t tell what or who is being compared. Unclear: Greta paid a lower price for the concert tickets. [Lower than somebody else paid? Lower than she paid for something else?] Clear: Greta paid a lower price for the concert tickets than Abdul did. OR Greta paid a lower price for the concert tickets than for the tickets to the play. Unclear: Fred sees Joanne more often than Naomi. [Does Fred see Naomi? Or does Naomi see Joanne?] Clear: Fred sees Joanne more often than he sees Naomi. OR Fred sees Joanne more often than Naomi does.
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