“as well as” + verb
1a- He hurt his arm, as well as breaking his leg.
1b- He hurt his arm, as well as broke his leg. (Can I use "broke" here as well?)
2a- He can play the guitar as well as sing. (Are both versions okay? )
2b- He can play the guitar as well as singing.
This source says that "If there is an infinitive in the main clause, an infinitive without to is possible after as well as." And gives a example:
3a- I have to clean the floors as well as cook the food. (Is this sentence correct? )
3b- I have to clean the floors as well as cooking the food. (This version is also possible I suppose? )
Top answer
1b- He hurt his arm, as well as broke his leg. ( Can I use "broke" here as well? ) The website says this: He hurt his arm, as well as breaking his leg.
- 1b- He hurt his arm, as well as broke his leg.
- ( Can I use "broke" here as well?
- ) The website says this: He hurt his arm, as well as breaking his leg.
- ) So what do you think?
- Can you use "broke" there as well?
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The website says this:
He hurt his arm, as well as breaking his leg. (NOT --- as well as broke his leg.)
So what do you think? Can you use "broke" there as well?
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