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Little Girl Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

"as" substitute for "so"

Hi. I wonder if they mean the same. Please don't mind the example. It's random.

Eric loves Chinese food and so does Mike.

Eric loves Chinese food and as does Mike.
  

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The second one is incorrect. If you want to use "as", it should be like this: Eric loves Chinese food, as does Mike.

  • The second one is incorrect.
  • If you want to use "as", it should be like this: Eric loves Chinese food, as does Mike.
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The second one is incorrect. If you want to use "as", it should be like this:

Eric loves Chinese food, as does Mike.
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Thanks. Yes, it sounded incorrect to me too. Can you please explain why it's incorrect with "and" and correct with a comma?

And do "as does Mike" and "so does Mike" mean the same?
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Little GirlCan you please explain why it's incorrect with "and" and correct with a comma?
At the moment I cannot think of any helpful explanation. It's just the way it is.
Little GirlAnd do "as does Mike" and "so does Mike" mean the same?
Normally they will convey a similar idea, but, as demonstrated, they are not always exa
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Okie dokie. Thank you! Emotion: big smile

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