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JungKim Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

I'll be home as soon as I can (be).

(1) I'll be home as soon as I can.
(2) I'll be home as soon as I can be.

Are both grammatical?
If so, which is better?
  

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JungKim Are both grammatical? Yes. JungKim which is better?

— CalifJim

  • JungKim Are both grammatical?
  • Yes.
  • JungKim which is better?
  • (1) CJ
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JungKimAre both grammatical?
Yes.
JungKimwhich is better?
(1)

CJ
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Thanks, CJ.
How about these pairs?
Assuming that these are all possible, which is better?
(3) I'll be in shape as soon as I can.
(4) I'll be in shape as soon as I can be.

The same question for these too.
(5) I'll be fit as soon as I can.
(6) I'll be fit as soon as I can be.
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JungKimwhich is better?
All sentences with that pattern are better without "be" at the end.

CJ
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CalifJimAll sentences with that pattern are better without "be" at the end.
Thanks, CJ.

Would you say the same for these too? That is, is (7) better than (8)?
(7) I'm fit, and you can, too.
(8) I'm fit, and you can be, too.
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