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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

in such a way (so) as to

Are these both correct grammar?

The shell corportion was set up in a way ( so ) as to make it untraceable.
The shell corportion was set up in a way that it is untraceable.

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It is a proper noun: Shell Corpor a tion.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is a proper noun: Shell Corpor a tion.
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It is a proper noun: Shell Corporation.
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Mister MicawberIt is a proper noun: Shell Corporation.
I don't think it is. I think it's a company set up on paper for tax evasion or other criminal purposes. It's an empty shell - there is nothing inside.
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That was a helpful comment!
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fivejedjonI think it's a company set up on paper for tax evasion or other criminal purposes.
Of course, it is! < smacks forehead with palm >
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AnonymousAre these both correct grammar?
No.

The shell corporation was set up in a way to make it untraceable.
The shell corporation was set up in a way that is untraceable.
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Hi Mister Micawber

Is your second sentence ambiguous? Does it just refer to the way the corporation was set up (so, for example, we don't know who set it up or how)? The original poster wanted to say that its operation (for example, where its money comes from and where it goes) is untraceable, right?

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AnonymousIs your second sentence ambiguous?
I don't see any problem there.
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