Consider the following sentence:<\/p>\n
Life in a small town is easier.<\/span><\/p>\n Informally, people likely assume what is meant is<\/p>\n Life in a small town is easier than in a big city.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Talking or writing informally, people will often leave out the phrase than in a big city<\/em> because it’s assumed. However, writing formally, it’s advisable to include than in a big city<\/em>, since it completes the thought. Without it, the sentence might be argued incomplete, since it suggests a comparison never included.<\/p>\n Source:<\/p>\n Hodges, John C. et al. Harbrace Handbook for Canadians,<\/em> sixth ed. Scarborough: Nelson Education, 2003.<\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tutoring English, the difference between everyday and formal communication is important. The tutor mentions idea completion. Consider the following sentence: Life in a small town is easier. Informally, people likely assume what is meant is Life in a small town …<\/p>\n