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Nov 23 2009   2:16PM GMT

“Compared with” vs. “compared to” — is there a difference?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, compared to vs. compared with, word choice, grammar, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
The graph compared H1N1 mortality rates ___ the rates associated with other causes of death.
a. with
b. to
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Oct 23 2009   8:04PM GMT

Between or among?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, between or among, word choice, grammar, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
They set up five mesh devices to create a high-bandwidth network _______ themselves without the need for a central access point.
a. between
b. among

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Oct 21 2009   3:18PM GMT

Which is correct — oriented or orientated?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, orient vs. orientate, word choice, word origins, synonyms, grammar, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
The user found that the application worked well if she could get the phone view ________ with the package barcode.
a. orientated
b. oriented

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