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a rise about vs a rise about 5

The correct phrase is "a rise of about 5". The preposition "of" is needed to show the relationship between the rise and the number. Without it, the phrase sounds incomplete and unclear.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 527 views

a rise about

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks the preposition "of" to properly connect the rise to the number.

Incorrect. The correct phrase should be "a rise of about" to indicate the amount of increase.
  • In the battle, which took place primarily on a rise about three-quarters of a mile ( one km) from the fort itself, a French army of about 3,600 men under General ...
  • It is a rise about 0.9-mile (1.4 km) long and a few hundred feet tall, with summit elevation of 5,533 feet (1,686 m); it lies on the ridge joining the summits of Mount  ...
  • Well forward and to the right of both lines, on a rise about 250 yards from the breastwork, Jackson placed two artillery pieces aimed at the center of the barricade.
  • Jan 10, 2013 ... ... a range of uncertainty from 0.36-0.72C. By contrast the new model, known as HadGEM3, gives a rise about one-fifth lower than that of 0.43C ...

Alternatives:

  • a rise of about
  • an increase of about
  • a growth of about
  • a jump of about
  • a surge of about

a rise about 5

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks the necessary preposition and article to connect the rise to the number.

Incorrect. The correct phrase should be "a rise of about 5" to indicate the amount of increase.
  • UPDATE* - When you disable tesselation in catalyst center, you get a rise, about 5-7 fps maybe less maybe more. I get between 25-35 fps, on Ultra-normal with ...
  • Jul 24, 2014 ... UPDATE* - When you disable tesselation in catalyst center, you get a rise, about 5-7 fps maybe less maybe more. I get between 25-35 fps, on ...
  • The wind made doing anything pretty difficult. Didn't see anything rising, so started with nymphs. Saw a rise about 5 minutes later, so being a "true" flyfisherman I ...

Alternatives:

  • a rise of about 5
  • an increase of about 5
  • a growth of about 5
  • a jump of about 5
  • a surge of about 5

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