Difference: SubtleGrammar (1 vs. 2)

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  • By contrast... / In contrast...
    Use By contrast... when the next word is a noun. Use In contrast... when followed by a preposition such as "with" or "to". (REL)
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  • Alternate / Alternative
    Alternate means "every other one" in a series. Alternative means "another option". (REL)
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    Use By contrast when the next word is a noun. Use In contrast when followed by a preposition such as "with" or "to". (REL)
 

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Subtle Grammatical Usage Notes

aka Common edits when writing scientific papers.

  • By contrast... / In contrast...
    Use By contrast... when the next word is a noun. Use In contrast... when followed by a preposition such as "with" or "to". (REL)
 
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