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Jandi Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
A teacher and poet
Hello, teachers!
Are these all OK and do they have the same meaning?
1. He is a teacher and poet.
2. He is a teacher and a poet.
3. He is both a teacher and a poet.
4. He is a teacher and a poet at once.
5. He is a teacher and a poet as well.
Thank you very much.
Peace!
Are these all OK and do they have the same meaning?
1. He is a teacher and poet.
2. He is a teacher and a poet.
3. He is both a teacher and a poet.
4. He is a teacher and a poet at once.
5. He is a teacher and a poet as well.
Thank you very much.
Peace!
Top answer
Yes, all OK, and all have the same meaning, EXCEPT 4. "at the same time" would be acceptable, but not "at once". Here's how to use "at once" (= "immediately"): There has been an accident.
- Yes, all OK, and all have the same meaning, EXCEPT 4.
- "at the same time" would be acceptable, but not "at once".
- Here's how to use "at once" (= "immediately"): There has been an accident.
- The house has caught fire.
- We must call the fire department at once.
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Yes, all OK, and all have the same meaning, EXCEPT 4.
"at the same time" would be acceptable, but not "at once".
Here's how to use "at once" (= "immediately"):
There has been an accident. The house has caught fire. We must call the fire department at once.
"at the same time" would be acceptable, but not "at once".
Here's how to use "at once" (= "immediately"):
There has been an accident. The house has caught fire. We must call the fire department at once.
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