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Repeating the preposition
I understand that this sentence is idiomatic: I view this *as* a good omen rather than ("as" is skipped here) an evil sign.
However, when does one need repeat the preposition, even though the same one is called for after the conjunction? For example, in the above sentence, under what conditions must one repeat "as" after the conjunction "rather than?"
Regards -d
However, when does one need repeat the preposition, even though the same one is called for after the conjunction? For example, in the above sentence, under what conditions must one repeat "as" after the conjunction "rather than?"
Regards -d
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[nq:1]I understand that this sentence is idiomatic: I view this *as* a good omen rather than ("as" is skipped here) ... the conjunction? "[/nq] In that case it's entirely optional.
- [nq:1]I understand that this sentence is idiomatic: I view this *as* a good omen rather than ("as" is skipped here) ...
- the conjunction?
- "[/nq] In that case it's entirely optional.
- If you're a poet or politician who needs the extra syllable, include it.
- If you said, I view this as a good omen, a negation of all those broken mirrors, black cats and thirteens, rather than as an evil sign.
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[nq:1]I understand that this sentence is idiomatic: I view this *as* a good omen rather than ("as" is skipped here) ... the conjunction? For example, in the above sentence, under what conditions must one repeat "as" after the conjunction "rather than?"[/nq]
In that case it's entirely optional. If you're a poet or politician who needs the extra syllable, include it. If you said, I view this as
In that case it's entirely optional. If you're a poet or politician who needs the extra syllable, include it. If you said, I view this as
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