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Rei2017 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

A as well as B; which one is more emphasized?

Hello, there!

I have a problem with the following sentences. It's about water problems.


We must develop more efficient water supply systems, eliminate leaks, and make sure that water is stored and distributed properly.

We also need to protect the purity of water resources as well as wetlands, because they support fisheries that provides a significant source of protein of 2.5 billion people in developing countries.


My question is: What does "they" mean? Wetlands, or both water resources and wetlands?

When "A as well as B" is used, I learned that mainly A is more emphasized. In the sentence above, which word do you think is more emphasized, water resources or wetlands? (The answer book of this says B is more emphasized here.)


Thanks in advance!


  

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Rei2017 What does "they" mean? Wetlands, or both water resources and wetlands? It is ambiguous.

— Mister Micawber

  • Rei2017 What does "they" mean?
  • Wetlands, or both water resources and wetlands?
  • It is ambiguous.
  • Rei2017 When "A as well as B" is used, I learned that mainly A is more emphasized.
  • Generally yes, but all native speakers do not necessarily follow that guideline.
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Rei2017What does "they" mean? Wetlands, or both water resources and wetlands?

It is ambiguous.

Rei2017When "A as well as B" is used, I learned that mainly A is more emphasized.

Generally yes, but all native speakers do not necessarily follow that guideline.

Rei2017In the sentence above,
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