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Rishonly Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
Logged in as
Context: A user of a software will have multiple roles like Instructor, Program Chair,etc. The user ,say John,selects a role-Instructor-and logs into the system.
In the above context, which of the following sentences makes sense?
(1) You have logged in as an Instructor.
(2) You have logged in as John.
In the above context, which of the following sentences makes sense?
(1) You have logged in as an Instructor.
(2) You have logged in as John.
Top answer
Well, they both make sense. It's just that the first sentence addressess the user's role whereas the second one addresses the user's identity. The one you should use will depend on which piece of information you wish to emphasize.
- Well, they both make sense.
- It's just that the first sentence addressess the user's role whereas the second one addresses the user's identity.
- The one you should use will depend on which piece of information you wish to emphasize.
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Well, they both make sense. It's just that the first sentence addressess the user's role whereas the second one addresses the user's identity. The one you should use will depend on which piece of information you wish to emphasize.
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Hi,
I'd like to add that 'software' is uncountable. Instead of A user of a software, say something like A user of a piece of software, or a software package.
Best wishes, Clive
I'd like to add that 'software' is uncountable. Instead of A user of a software, say something like A user of a piece of software, or a software package.
Best wishes, Clive
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It is true that both sentences make sense, semantically. But, a native speaker of USA disagrees that the first version is not acceptable. I am looking for a grammatical rule that would prove both sentences are correct.
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Thanks, Clive. My area of focus is to figure out the the correct usage of 'as an Instructor' vs 'as Jon'.
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a native speaker of USA disagrees that the first version is not acceptableI assume you mean
a native speaker of the USA disagrees that the first version is acceptableor
a native speaker of the USA disagrees, saying that the first version is not acceptable
In any case, can you give details? What about "lo
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Hi,
(1) You have logged in as an Instructor.
(2) You have logged in as John.
I'm afraid I'm still a little unclear about your question.
If you just want a grammatical rule, it's that 'instructor' is a common, countable noun that requires an article, while John is a proper name.
Semantically, it'
(1) You have logged in as an Instructor.
(2) You have logged in as John.
I'm afraid I'm still a little unclear about your question.
If you just want a grammatical rule, it's that 'instructor' is a common, countable noun that requires an article, while John is a proper name.
Semantically, it'
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Hi CalifJim and Clive,
Sorry for the confusion. The native speaker questions version (2). He says ,"'Logged in as Instructor' is unexpected since my name is John. Instructor is my role." I believe the native questions about 'as Instructor' vs 'as John' , and he thinks 'as John' is logical. Did I answer your question?
Sorry for the confusion. The native speaker questions version (2). He says ,"'Logged in as Instructor' is unexpected since my name is John. Instructor is my role." I believe the native questions about 'as Instructor' vs 'as John' , and he thinks 'as John' is logical. Did I answer your question?
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Hi,
Sorry for the confusion. The native speaker questions version (2). So, you're saying version 2 is the issue. He says ,"'Logged in as Instructor' is unexpected But now you're saying version 1 is the issue? since my name is John. Instructor is my role." I believe the native questions about 'as Instructor' vs 'as John' , and he thinks 'as John' is logical. Did I an
Sorry for the confusion. The native speaker questions version (2). So, you're saying version 2 is the issue. He says ,"'Logged in as Instructor' is unexpected But now you're saying version 1 is the issue? since my name is John. Instructor is my role." I believe the native questions about 'as Instructor' vs 'as John' , and he thinks 'as John' is logical. Did I an
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Clive,
What I am doing here? Hmmm, again ,I used a wrong serial number, adding more confusion. I wish I didn't use serial numbers. Yeah, the native speaker says 'Logged in as Instructor' is unexpeted, rather he suggests 'Logged in as John'. But, now, I understand both sentences are acceptable.
What I am doing here? Hmmm, again ,I used a wrong serial number, adding more confusion. I wish I didn't use serial numbers. Yeah, the native speaker says 'Logged in as Instructor' is unexpeted, rather he suggests 'Logged in as John'. But, now, I understand both sentences are acceptable.
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