There are two types of ellipsis that are unique to the than-clauses of comparatives: comparative deletion and comparative subdeletion. The existence of comparative deletion as an ellipsis mechanism is widely acknowledged, whereas the status of comparative subdeletion as an ellipsis mechanism is more controversial. Comparative deletion Edit. Comparative deletion is an obligatory ellipsis mechanism that occurs in the than-clause of a comparative construction. The elided material of comparative deletion is indicated using a blank, and the unacceptable b-sentences show what is construed as having been elided in the a-sentences:
Dandelion Root has been a focus of study for its ability to improve liver and gallbladder function, as well as stimulate appetite. And right now, human clinical trials are taking place to evaluate how Dandelion Root extract might help in treating blood-related cancers, including lymphoma and leukemia.
Horticultural vinegar (20% acetic acid) can be used to spot spray dandelions. Kitchen grade vinegar is not an effective herbicide, its acetic acid concentration is only 5%. The acetic acid concentration needs to be at least 20% to be an effective natural organic weed control.Horticultural vinegar will only kill dandelion foliage-not the taproot-new plants will return from the taproot.Vinegar is also non-selective, take care to spray only weed foliage because it will kill any foliage that you spray-including your grass!orticultural vinegar will only kill dandelion foliage-not the taproot-new plants will return from the taproot. Vinegar is also non-selective, take care to spray only weed foliage because it will kill any foliage that you spray-including your grass!