composed
The committee is composed by six teachers and a student representative.
The committee is composed of six teachers and a student representative.
be composed of (NOT by): The human body is composed of billions of tiny cells.’
comprehension
There is not enough comprehension between our two countries.
There is not enough understanding between our two countries.
Comprehension refers to the ability to understand the meaning of something, especially
something that is spoken or written: ‘I’d like to develop my vocabulary and improve my listening
comprehension.’
When you mean ‘an attitude of sympathy’, use understanding: ‘When it comes to the employees’
personal problems, the management shows a complete lack of understanding.’
comprehensive
The teachers are very kind and comprehensive.
The teachers are very kind and understanding.
comprehensive = including everything or almost everything: ‘The witness provided a
comprehensive account of the accident.’
understanding = feeling sympathy for someone: ‘As people grow older, they tend to be a bit more
understanding and easier to live with.’
comprise
The former Soviet Union comprised of fifteen union republics.
The former Soviet Union comprised fifteen union republics.
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Language Note at INCLUDE
concentrate
1
I am concentrated on both speaking and writing.
I am concentrating on both speaking and writing.
A bus driver has to be concentrated and should not speak to the passengers.
A bus driver has to concentrate and should not speak to the passengers.
concentrate (on sth) NOT be concentrated: ‘How can children concentrate on their homework
when they have one eye on the television?’
Compare: ‘The juice is then concentrated by a process of evaporation.’
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