Grammar help please?
Hi there,
Could you please tell me if these two words are exchangeable?
The American Congress corresponds to / is equivalent to the British Parliament.
These two cars correspond to the same value. (Equal)
These two cars are (almost) equivalent to the same value. (Same)
Cheers
Top answer
Hi Those phrases aren't often used in ordinary English. They are sometimes used in strict comparisons of language or value: - The word 'navel', in English corresponds to the Greek word 'omphalos'. 45 kilograms With the sentences that you give, I'd say: - There are similarities between the American Congress and the British Parliament, but they are not equivalent.
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Hi
Those phrases aren't often used in ordinary English. They are sometimes used in strict comparisons of language or value:
- The word 'navel', in English corresponds to the Greek word 'omphalos'.
- The UK pound weight (1lb) is equivalent to about 0.45 kilograms
With the sentences that you give, I'd say:
- There are similarities between the American Congress and
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