What are the differences among consist of, comprise and compose, thank you. What are the differences among consist of, comprise and compose, thank you. We can say a,b and c constitute d. How can we

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What are the differences among consist of, comprise and compose, thank you. What are the differences among consist of, comprise and compose, thank you. We can say a,b and c constitute d. How can we express this meaning with consist of, comprise and compose? I know consist of can not be in a passive form, so we can say d consists of a,b and c, but not d is consisted of a, b and c. How about comprise and compose? Thank you very much.

Sep 11, 2016 1:55 PM

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Consist of means made of or formed from - The team consists of 2 Japanese and 3 Chinese. Comprise means to have as parts or members- My friends are comprised mainly of Italian and French merchants. Compose means to produce music, poetry or formal writing- I composed this poem for you.

September 11, 2016

Here are some ideas: "My family consists of / is composed of my mother, father, and sister." "My sister, mother, and father make up my family". (or "constitute" - formal only) "The book comprises 9 chapters" "Writers compose essays and letters, but not books. Writers write books." "Musicians compose original music such as symphonies and rock songs."

September 11, 2016

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