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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Are both structures possible?

Are both structures possible?

As good as he is, his brother is just as good.
As good as he is, his brother is better.

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Yes. But #1 sounds a bit awkward. #2 is the normal form.

— Clive

  • Yes.
  • But #1 sounds a bit awkward.
  • #2 is the normal form.
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Yes.
But #1 sounds a bit awkward. #2 is the normal form.
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The normal, correct form is 'As x as' and than the comparative form, right?

Thank you
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eg As tall as he is, his brother is taller.
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Could you please tell me which of these are correct? Now I know 2 is wrong, could you tell me about the rest?

1As good as he is at math, his sister is better.
2 As good as he is at math, his sister is just as good.
3 As much as I hate you, I admire you.
4 As much as I hate you, I admire you more.
5 As hard as it is to lie, it's harder to say the truth.
6 As hard a
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I assume you want to know which sound both normal and correct.

1 As good as he is at math, his sister is better. OK
2 As good as he is at math, his sister is just as good.
3 As much as I hate you, I admire you.
4 As much as I hate you, I admire you more. OK
5 As h
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Thank you
I see. You need a comparative.

I heard the last one on tv and thought it seemed wrong.

Is there any way to make it correct? Is it grammatically incorrect?

As hard as having a baby was for me, there was one thing I wish I had: a partner

Is this incorrect please? I heard this in a game. there is no comparative so I'm not sure this is natural or cor
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I heard the last one on tv and thought it seemed wrong.

Is there any way to make it correct? Is it grammatically incorrect?

As hard as having a baby was for me, there was one thing I wish I had: a partner
The basic problem is that there is no clear, logical connection between the two parts.
I suggest eg
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So to be clear, the comparative form in the second clause isn't need. Is that right?

Could you tell me about this one sentence?
Is this correct or is there no connection?
As hot as it is in here, the bottles of water are (still) cold.
Thank you!
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As hot as it is in here, the bottles of water are (still) cold.

OK, but a clearer way to say this is
eg Although it is very hot in here, the bottles of water are still cold.

Clive
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In all the example sentences in this thread (apart from Clive's a few moments ago) I would omit the initial 'As'.
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