adverb clause to phrase

Hi

I think that is quite right

- She likes this country more than her brother does.

I can't find any fault with that

Dave

dave_anon- She likes this country more than her brother does.

Thank you,dave_anon.

But, the exercise requires me to write a adverb phrase in place of the clause.

Please help me.

vsureshHiPlease help me the corresponding adverb phrase.She likes this country more than her brother does.

My suggestion: She likes this country more than her brother.

When you drop the verb "does", you get the adverbial 'more than her brother'.

PS: I'm a non-native.

AnonymousWhen you drop the verb "does", you get the adverbial 'more than her brother'.

I did think that. But, I am doubtful with meaning of the sentence in that case. Wouldn't it mean that she likes the country more than she likes her brother?

Hi

I must confess that I delayed answering because I don't know of a good answer

I did think of anon's sentence but there is a problem with it: it sounds as though, comparing the country with her brother, she prefers the country

I think anon is right about dropping the final verb, but I'm not sure how best to do it

Dave

dave_anonI must confess that I delayed answering because I don't know of a good answer

Thank you, dave_anon.

I will post it here once I get one. Thank you once again.

vsureshI did think that. But, I am doubtful with meaning of the sentence in that case. Wouldn't mean that she likes the country more than she likes her brother?

If so, try this: Unlike her brother, she likes this country more.

The preposition phrase 'Unlike her brother' should do an adverbial job.

PS: I'm a non-native.

AnonymousUnlike her brother, she likes this country more.

More than what?

That sentence is not natural as it stands, and it does not mean the same as the original.