|
Revelle
Humanities Grammar Handbook
|
|
| 6 Sentence
fragments 7 Run-on sentences 8 Verb agreement 13 Passive voice 15 ESL 17 Misplaced modifiers 18 Pronoun reference 20a Comparisons 21 Parallel construction 23 Commas 23d Sexist language 25/6 Semicolons & colons 29 Ellipsis 31 Brackets 35 Apostrophes 36 Abbreviations 37 Underlining 39 Numbers 41b Slang 41e Jargon 41f Pretentious language 42c Idioms 42e Clichés 43a Fluff |
20a Incomplete
Comparisons
When making a comparison between two or more items, make sure that you are
clear on what you are comparing.
Incomplete comparison: When it came to trickery, Penelope was indeed craftier.
Revised sample: When it came to trickery, Penelope was indeed craftier than the suitors.