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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

2 grammar questions

'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to about whom the writer was talking.

a) Is the above a grammatical but very awkward way of saying this?

'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to who the writer was talking about.

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'He or she' was used to emphasize about whom the writer was talking.

2) What does 'as per' mean?

Wiki says:

  1. Consistent, or in accordance, with.
Dictionary says:

as per according to as per specifications
  

Top answer

'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to about whom the writer was talking. 'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to who the writer was talking about. 'He or she' was used to emphasize about whom the writer was talking.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to about whom the writer was talking.
  • 'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to who the writer was talking about.
  • 'He or she' was used to emphasize about whom the writer was talking.
  • They all seem awkward to me (the 3rd is briefer only because it omits a piece of information), but you are on the right track.
  • Be brave: 'He or she' was used in this sentence to emphasize who the writer was talking about.
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'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to about whom the writer was talking.
'He or she' was used in this sentence for emphasis as to who the writer was talking about.
'He or she' was used to emphasize about whom the writer was talking.

They all seem awkward to me (the 3rd is briefer only because it omits a piece of information), but you are on the right track.
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