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To: The Philosopher who wrote (3791)2/24/2002 1:45:23 PM
From: Lane3  Respond to of 4711
 
Hmmm. I read too quickly. "More" is, indeed, the subject.

Karen



To: The Philosopher who wrote (3791)2/24/2002 7:18:06 PM
From: tyc:>  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4711
 
I wonder... My OED says that "than" is a conjunction .."introducing second member of comparison". Does it really "modify" as you suggest, or are "more" and "5 percent" to be considered equals in the sentence ?



To: The Philosopher who wrote (3791)2/24/2002 7:46:13 PM
From: tyc:>  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4711
 
Also, I question whether "more" as a noun takes a plural verb.

"ten men are sufficient, but more is better" sounds ok to me.

as does, "ten men are sufficient, but more than ten men is better"


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