Writing Tip 5: Comprises, Consists Of, Composed Of, Constitutes

Comprises never takes “of,” consists always does — and underneath that one-line fix is a bigger distinction: which of these verbs promise an exhaustive list, and which don’t.

What you will learn

• The one-line fix: “comprises” never takes “of”; “consists” always does
• The real distinction: exhaustive verbs (consists of, comprises, constitutes) vs non-exhaustive ones (includes, contains)
• Why using an exhaustive verb for an incomplete list is a factual error, not just a style slip

Free, self-paced, one sitting. Finish the quiz and you get a certificate.

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