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Maple Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

as appropriate

Sentence:

Use humour as appropriate.

My question:

Does it mean Use humor when appropriate?

Thanks in advance!
  

Top answer

I sense a subtle difference between them: "as appropriate" = appropriate to the situation ; "when appropriate" = appropriate within the context and time of the situation.

— Feebs11

  • I sense a subtle difference between them: "as appropriate" = appropriate to the situation ; "when appropriate" = appropriate within the context and time of the situation.
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I sense a subtle difference between them: "as appropriate" = appropriate to the situation; "when appropriate" = appropriate within the context and time of the situation.
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Does it mean Use humor when appropriate?
Close. More like when and where and if appropriate.

CJ
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Received and learned.

Thank you Feebs and CJ!

Merry Christmas!
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Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you, too!

That tree may be the "sparkliest" Christmas gift I've ever received!
I had to put on sunglasses to look at it!
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When you put off your sunglasses, here're some cute creatures for you to look at.Emotion: smile
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