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MeggPhaggSioux Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
As Such
According to dictionaries, "as such" could mean:
a. being exactly what is mentioned or suggested
b. considered alone or by itself
Let's consider this example:
"A bank job, as such, commands much respect."
I somehow think that both definitions of "as such" would work for this example. Am I wrong?
a. being exactly what is mentioned or suggested
b. considered alone or by itself
Let's consider this example:
"A bank job, as such, commands much respect."
I somehow think that both definitions of "as such" would work for this example. Am I wrong?
Top answer
I think only B, because the context does not indicate a previous mention or suggestion, and I think that 'previous' is an important missing part of definition A. Here is an example of A: I found myself suddenly appointed a fire warden. As such, it was my duty to march through the streets at night, alerting residents to the danger of fires.
- I think only B, because the context does not indicate a previous mention or suggestion, and I think that 'previous' is an important missing part of definition A.
- Here is an example of A: I found myself suddenly appointed a fire warden.
- As such, it was my duty to march through the streets at night, alerting residents to the danger of fires.
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I think only B, because the context does not indicate a previous mention or suggestion, and I think that 'previous' is an important missing part of definition A. Here is an example of A:
I found myself suddenly appointed a fire warden. As such, it was my duty to march through the streets at night, alerting residents to the danger of fires.
I found myself suddenly appointed a fire warden. As such, it was my duty to march through the streets at night, alerting residents to the danger of fires.
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