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by bblast » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:10 am
Idioms that take direct object :

1>Consider. (very commonly tested)
2>Declare. (read in MGMAT SC is guess)
3>Advocate. (mentioned in an OG example that "advocate for" is incorrect- direct object req'd)



what about "comprise" ? Does it take direct object ? Or "comprise of" is correct ?


native speakers on this pls.
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by Ilana@EconomistGMAT » Sun Aug 07, 2011 3:33 am
Either is correct, depending on the construction.

Correct: The City of New York is comprised of five boroughs.

Correct: The City of New York comprises five boroughs.

In the passive construction (is comprised) use "comprised of".

In the active construction (comprise) use a direct object.
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