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Vsuresh Posted 12 years ago
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Hi

Please tell me if this is OK.

As it was it was well done. ( a comment on someone's work)
  

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Grammatically, it appears correct. However, the intent of the comment is unclear. It implies that it was either incomplete or could have been done a different way.

— Wilpeter

  • Grammatically, it appears correct.
  • However, the intent of the comment is unclear.
  • It implies that it was either incomplete or could have been done a different way.
  • It gives the impression that perhaps it was subsequently changed and was no longer considered 'well done' as a result.
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Grammatically, it appears correct. However, the intent of the comment is unclear. It implies that it was either incomplete or could have been done a different way. It gives the impression that perhaps it was subsequently changed and was no longer considered 'well done' as a result.
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wilpeterIt gives the impression that perhaps it was subsequently changed and was no longer considered 'well done' as a result.
Yes, I get it. Thanks.

Actually it was a comment given on the work which was given for modifications wherever required.
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vsureshAs it was it was well done.
It's correct grammatically, vs, though I'd use a comma in writing or pause a little after "As it was" in speech.
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