English term
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This sentence is from a book for IELTS preparation. Shall it be "a city anywhere in the world which CAN compare with my hometown"?
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The sentences have very slightly different meanings
However, you don't need both "In my experience" and "I have never". That's really clunky, in my opinion.
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Jacek Kloskowski
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AllegroTrans
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Phoenix III
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B D Finch
: Definitely omit "In my experience".
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Sery Media (X)
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Discussion
1045 omitted the "visit" and "never" element
Also, "anywhere" =in THE (not "this") world
My hometown is one of the most picturesque in the country and I've never (in my life) been in/visited another city which compares/can compare with it. .
"can compare"= a nuance meaning it's even more unlikely you 'll find a nicer place
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This sentence is from a book for IELTS preparation. Shall it be "a city anywhere in the world which CAN compare with my hometown"?