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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Leave out AS

Hi

Should _as_ be left out for the second and third word if I make an enumeration like this one?:

It can be used as an A, as a B, or as a C.

Would this be better?:

It can be used as an A, a B, or a C.

Thank you for your response.
  

Top answer

The second is preferable.

  • The second is preferable.
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3 Answers
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The second is preferable.
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I would use:-

It can be used as A, B or C. (lose the word 'an')
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How about?:

It can be used as an A, B, or C.

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