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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Balance...with vs. balance...and

A. to balance being effective with being efficient at the same time
B. to balance being effective and efficient at the same time
C. to balance being effective and being efficient at the same time

Could you please tell me which of the above is correct?
If two or more are possible, which do you prefer?
  

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Hi, In a general sense, the word 'balance' seems to suggest 'at the same time'. Do you think you need to add 'at the same time'? A.

  • Hi, In a general sense, the word 'balance' seems to suggest 'at the same time'.
  • Do you think you need to add 'at the same time'?
  • A.
  • to balance being effective with being efficient at the same time B.
  • to balance being effective and efficient at the same time C.
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Hi,





In a general sense, the word 'balance' seems to suggest 'at the same time'. Do you think you need to add 'at the same time'?




A. to balance being effective with being efficient at the same time

B. to balance being effective and efficient at the same time

C. to balance being effective and being eff
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Okay, I will leave out 'at the same time' and use C. Thank you. Emotion: smile

By the way, in sentence B, is 'being' implied before 'eff
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Hi,



Yes, although it also depends on the context.



Clive
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Ok, thanks again, Clive.

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