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Usage of Predeterminers such as double, twice or increase
Roger
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Hi

I am not sure on when to use double, twice, increase or two times

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Roger
Ron Purewal
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well, i'll start by pointing out the obvious: unlike the other 3 constructions you've mentioned, 'increase' can refer to an increase of any size. so, if you don't actually mean 'double', then you need to use a more general term, like 'increase'.

the gmat would almost certainly prefer 'twice' to 'two times', because 'twice' is nice - it's more concise.

'double' is most often found as a verb.

have you seen any problems that focus on this distinction?
Roger
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Thanks Ron

I will post a sentence as soon as I come across one.
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