Notes and Ideas – “comprises”

Parallel Expressions

It comprises  a working floor, a derrick and a system of tanks and pumps.

It consists of a working floor, a derrick and a system of tanks and pumps.

It is made up of a working floor, a derrick and a system of tanks and pumps.

Other Examples

The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The UK comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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