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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

As well as

Is starting with as well as correct and is the sentence natural?

As well as the team played in the first half, I had my doubts as to whether they could beat the opposing team.

Thank you for your input and advice.
  

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There is a contrast in the sentence but "as well as" does not serve such a function. Although is be the word you need. Although the team played well in the first half, I had my doubts as to whether they could beat the opposing team.

— Imladris

  • There is a contrast in the sentence but "as well as" does not serve such a function.
  • Although is be the word you need.
  • Although the team played well in the first half, I had my doubts as to whether they could beat the opposing team.
  • And I would rather say I had (some) doubts than I had my doubts .
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There is a contrast in the sentence but "as well as" does not serve such a function. Although is be the word you need.

Although the team played well in the first half, I had my doubts as to whether they could beat the opposing team.

And I would rather say I had (some) doubts than I had my doubts.
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Imladris"as well as" does not serve such a function.
This can be used two ways 1) [ meaning of also ]: He has a lot of talent as well as great looks. 2) [ meaning in spite of how well ]: As well as the team played... This could also be stated as Even though the team played well...
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Hm, l see your point Philip. lt is the (as) adj + as structure.

(As) rich as he is, he is unhappy.
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ImladrisHm, l see your point Philip. lt is the (as) adj + as structure.(As) rich as he is, he is unhappy.
Exactly! And thanks for pointing out that the initial as is optional.
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