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Alc24 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
In order = So as to??
Can you say both please?
- The terrorist primed the bomb but at the last minute tried delaying the timer so as to gain some time.
- I had to control myself (in order) not to do it/so as not to do that.
Thank you
- The terrorist primed the bomb but at the last minute tried delaying the timer so as to gain some time.
- I had to control myself (in order) not to do it/so as not to do that.
Thank you
Top answer
They're both fine.
- They're both fine.
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In the first sentence, the phrases "so as" or "in order" are OK, but not necessary.
The terrorist primed the bomb but at the last minute tried delaying the timer (so as/in order) to gain some time.
I would phrase the second sentence:
- I had to control myself not to do it.
The other versions are OK, but a bit wordy for my taste...
All the best!
The terrorist primed the bomb but at the last minute tried delaying the timer (so as/in order) to gain some time.
I would phrase the second sentence:
- I had to control myself not to do it.
The other versions are OK, but a bit wordy for my taste...
All the best!
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