Anahatha wrote:Hi.. Please clear the following doubts:

[1]
She might come
She may come

Which is right and why?

Both are correct.

[2]
It is a tree that/which gives fruit --> which = you need a comma --> if it is restrictive and you have the choice between that and which you choose always that
These are trees that/which give fruit

What is the difference between 'that' and 'which'?



[3] Is the below sentence right?

The flood damaged not only the house but it also damaged the field?

[4] Which is right?

less than ten percent --> correct percentils use less
lower than ten percent

Please explain

[5]

He is shorter than she is. Here we can omit 'is' and say "He is shorter than she"

But... "Chocolates taste better cakes do".... in this sentence we cannot omit 'do'

Why?????

Chocolates taste better than cakes. would be correct


Im sorry for the long list of questions. I would be grateful for the answers

Anahatha wrote:Hi.. Please clear the following doubts:

[1]
She might come
She may come

Which is right and why?

==> Both are correct

[2]
It is a tree that/which gives fruit
These are trees that/which give fruit

What is the difference between 'that' and 'which'?

1. That
2. That

[3] Is the below sentence right?

The flood damaged not only the house but it also damaged the field?

No.

two options:

1. The flood damaged not only the house but also the field.
2. Not only the flood damaged the house but it also damaged the field.

[4] Which is right?

less than ten percent
lower than ten percent

Please explain

Less than 10%---right.

Less Vs Lower:

"Less" refers to a smaller number or quantity, usually of something uncountable (and thus singular).
There is less water in the bucket than in the pool.
I have been trying to cut back, so now I drink less coffee.

However, we can use "less" to refer to something plural if it is a measure of time, money, or distance.
The red sweater is on sale for $10 less than regular price.
The distance to the grocery store is 3 miles less than the distance to the restaurant.
Felicia spoke to the group for less than 5 minutes.

"Lower" is the comparative of "low," so it should only be applied to things that could be described as low.
The average temperature is lower in the winter than in the summer.
Lower the water level in the pool by pulling the drain plug.

[5]

He is shorter than she is. Here we can omit 'is' and say "He is shorter than she"

But... "Chocolates taste better than cakes do".... in this sentence we cannot omit 'do'

Why?????

--I think experts can reply to this question.

Im sorry for the long list of questions. I would be grateful for the answers