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English 1b3 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

...as...as...

The spy was (as) close as a shadow.

Is the first as optional in these constructions?

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Yes. CJ

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CJ, could you please help me with this topic, which I can't seem to get a definitive answer on?

http://www.EnglishForward.com/English/ClauseTypeSentenceAnalysis/bcljbr/post.htm
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English 1b3I can't seem to get a definitive answer on
I added a post. It's no more definitive than what was there already.

CJ
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CalifJimYes.CJ
Hello Jim,
From what point of view is it optinal? Is it optional from both casual and academical points or only from the casual one?
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TicceFrom what point of view is it optional?
From all points of view.

CJ

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