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Jigneshbharati Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Of course and as such

I am from England, of course, and, as such, consider rain to be part of my daily needs.’
The example sentences is from Oxford dictionary.
Could someone please explain the use of " as such" and of course here? And what is their parts of speech?
Thanks
Jignesh
  

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"of course" means that (from context or prior knowledge) it is expected or unsurprising that the speaker is from England. "as such" means "as a person from England".

  • "of course" means that (from context or prior knowledge) it is expected or unsurprising that the speaker is from England.
  • "as such" means "as a person from England".
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"of course" means that (from context or prior knowledge) it is expected or unsurprising that the speaker is from England.

"as such" means "as a person from England".

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