26e Make comparisons complete, consistent, and clear.

When you compare two or more things, the comparison must be complete, logically consistent, and clear.

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Different from what? Adding from my friends’ parents tells readers with what the comparison is being made.

UNCLEAR Aneil always felt more affection for his brother than his sister.
CLEAR Aneil always felt more affection for his brother than his sister did.
CLEAR Aneil always felt more affection for his brother than he did for his sister.