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Twistedthistle Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
"As" for simultaniously developing actions
Hi everyone, just a quick question about "as". In Swan, it says that "as" is used with simple tenses to talk about two situations that develop/change together. e.g. As I get older, i get more optimistic.
In this sentence, however: "As I get older, I'm finding harder and harder to walk." there's a combination of simple AND continuous tenses.
My question is twofold; first, does the latter sentence read OK to you? I mean, it doesn't sound particularly wrong, right?
And secondly, if it is indeed the case that the latter sentence is grammatically sound, would it be fair to say that Mr Swan has made an omission and "as" can be used with a combination of progressive and simple tenses to describe simultaneously developing situations.
Thanks in advance,
TT.
In this sentence, however: "As I get older, I'm finding harder and harder to walk." there's a combination of simple AND continuous tenses.
My question is twofold; first, does the latter sentence read OK to you? I mean, it doesn't sound particularly wrong, right?
And secondly, if it is indeed the case that the latter sentence is grammatically sound, would it be fair to say that Mr Swan has made an omission and "as" can be used with a combination of progressive and simple tenses to describe simultaneously developing situations.
Thanks in advance,
TT.
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twistedthistle first, does the latter sentence read OK to you? Yes, it's fine and common. twistedthistle would it be fair to say that Mr Swan has made an omission and "as" can be used with a combination of progressive and simple tenses to describe simultaneously developing situations.
- twistedthistle first, does the latter sentence read OK to you?
- Yes, it's fine and common.
- twistedthistle would it be fair to say that Mr Swan has made an omission and "as" can be used with a combination of progressive and simple tenses to describe simultaneously developing situations.
- No; I see nothing that suggests he was limiting the use; he was just introducing a use of 'as'.
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twistedthistle first, does the latter sentence read OK to you?Yes, it's fine and common.
twistedthistlewould it be fair to say that Mr Swan has made an omission and "as" can be used with a combination of progressive and simple tenses to describe simultaneously developing situations.No; I see nothing that suggests he was li
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twistedthistle"as" is used with simple tenses to talk about two situations that develop/change together.Compare: I use my handkerchief to wipe my nose.
twistedthistlewould it be fair to say that Mr Swan has made an omissionCompare: You also use your handkerchief to wipe dusty tables. I must therefore accuse you of havin
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