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Persian Learner Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
As correct
Hi.
I regard it as correct.
I regard it as being correct.
Are both the above sentences grammatical?
I regard it as correct.
I regard it as being correct.
Are both the above sentences grammatical?
Top answer
The first sentence is correct.
- The first sentence is correct.
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Persian LearnerAre both the above sentences grammatical?Yes, but the inclusion of 'being' is unnecessary and therefore weak stylistically.
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CalifJimYesSo, 'as' in the first sentence is an adverb and in the second one is a preposition, right?
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Persian Learner CalifJimYesSo, 'as' in the first sentence is an adverb and in the second one is a preposition, right?I really have no idea. I think I'd call the second one a conjunction. It might be better to wait for someone else to help on this question.
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PL, you asked me to comment, but I'm afraid I'm not sure either. I would hazard a guess that "as" is a preposition in the second sentence.
On the basis that "as" seems like a preposition in "I regard it as a nuisance", and "as" in "I regard it as correct" seems to have such a a similar role, I would almost like to say it is a preposition there too, but of course it is a problem that "corr
On the basis that "as" seems like a preposition in "I regard it as a nuisance", and "as" in "I regard it as correct" seems to have such a a similar role, I would almost like to say it is a preposition there too, but of course it is a problem that "corr
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