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[jasonlulu_2000]

Here is a sentence I met in an exercise.
Do not _____ that bottle; it will break easily and hurt you.
A. handle B. operate C. deal D. pour

Of course the answer is A. But I think the sentence reads awkwardly.
Will a native say "handle a bottle"?

The survey shows EQ is as important, if not more important than IQ.

In my opinion, the above sentence should be rewritten as follows.

The survey shows EQ is as important as, if not more important than, IQ.

Am I right?

Thanks

[dragn]

[jasonlulu_2000]

Thank you.