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Contest — The Parts Comprise the Whole?

Each of the following contains some grammatical error(s). Can you identify the error(s)?


McKee Nelson has one of the most prominent teams of tax attorneys in the country, comprised of accomplished business lawyers with tax expertise who represent a diverse range of clients.


McKee Nelson’s Litigation/Enforcement Group is comprised of more than 60 lawyers with extensive experience representing clients with regard to complex disputes . . . .


Because the tax credits and other tax benefits often comprise a significant portion of the economic return . . . .

Be the first to correctly identify the error(s), and win a nifty prize — one that sets you apart from most others.

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Note: Not long after our winner won this contest, the folks at McKee Nelson revised their copy — they replaced comprise with compose. In their haste, they introduced another error!

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2 Responses to “Contest — The Parts Comprise the Whole?”

  1. John Gillies Says:
    3 July 2008 at 12:31

    In the first paragraph, it should read “composed of accomplished business lawyers …”

    Similarly, in the second paragraph, it should read “is composed of more than 60 lawyers …”

    The last one should, I believe, read “often represent a significant portion …”

  2. Thorne Says:
    3 July 2008 at 13:00

    We have a winner!

    John Gillies gets the distinction between compose and comprise.

    Those baffled by the distinction might want to review this entry at the Wiktionary.

    John, keep an eye out for a Brown truck.

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