How to use "comprise" correctly

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What is the right way to use the word "comprise"? Surprisingly, nearly all native English speakers use it incorrectly! In fact, the wrong way is BY FAR the most popular way to use the word "comprise" and even people who think they know the correct way actually have it wrong, too! Do you know? Which of the following do you think is the correct form?

1) The complex is comprised of 19 buildings.
2) Nineteen buildings are comprise of the complex.
3) The complex comprises 19 buildings.
4) Nineteen buildings comprise the complex.

Watch the video to find out which way is the right way!

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