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a loss of at least double

preferred over

a loss of at least twice?
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How can C be wrong? Could someone explain?

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1) Twice = is an Adverb so it modifies verb, adjective or another adverb

2) Double = is an Adjective so it modifies noun

So, in this case, investment is a noun therefore, double must be used, twice is used incorrectly.

I also missed noticiting this difference. We need to be more laser focused while solving.:)

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It has been proven that buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of double or even more than double your initial investment.


A. buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of double or even more than double

B. to buy shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of double or even more than double

C. buying shares in the ACME Corporation results in a loss of at least twice

D. buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of at least double

E. buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in loss of at least twice



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It has been proven that buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of double or even more than double your initial investment.


A. buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of double or even more than double

This answer choice is stylisically flawed. The phrase double or even more than double is redundant. Look for a more concise answer choice.

What helps us identify this question as a redundancy question as well as identify this mistake is the following Stop Sign:

    x or (even) more than x

Remember that this is a specific redundancy that should be eliminated immediately, as if it were a grammatical mistake.



B. to buy shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of double or even more than double

This answer choice repeats the original mistake: the phrase double or even more than double is redundant. Look for a more concise answer choice.


C. buying shares in the ACME Corporation results in a loss of at least twice

While this answer choice corrects the original redundancy, it changes the meaning of the original sentence as a result of the omission of the word can.


D. buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of at least double

CORRECT!


E. buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in loss of at least twice

While this answer choice corrects the original redundancy, it is grammatically incorrect. The singular count noun loss must be preceded by an article (e.g., a loss, the loss).

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Dear Bunuel
I notice that some people use the difference of twice and double as a criterion for elimination.
What's the difference of these two words?
Would it be correct to say "buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of at least twice your initial investment", or we can only say "buying shares in the ACME Corporation can result in a loss of at least double your initial investment"?
Thanks in advance.
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