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Substitution: that of / those of

Structure:

noun + is similar to / compared with + that of / those of + noun

'That of' substitutes for a singular noun already mentioned; 'those of' for plural. Avoids repetition.

Example:

The crime rate in this city is comparable to that of much larger metropolitan areas.

Examples

The crime rate in this city is comparable to that of much larger metropolitan areas.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "The crime rate in this city is comparable to that of much larger metropolitan areas."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes