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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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so as

Do your homework now so as not to turn in late again.

Apply some pressure on the wound so as not to lose too much blood.

Are they correct and natural?
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Do your homework now so as not to turn it in late again.

  • Do your homework now so as not to turn it in late again.
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Do your homework now so as not to turn it in late again.
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Does it mean they are natural and correct besides that mistake?

By the way,
1. I believe 'so as' is a common phrase. Am I right?
2. The dictionary says it's obsolete, is it right?


http://dictionary.die.net/so%20as

So as, so that. [
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Yes, it's obsolete, you may want to use so today.
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Do your homework now so as not to turn in late again.

Apply some pressure on the wound so as not to lose too much blood.

Do I just remove 'as' from the sentences? Or do I need to replace it with something? Please suggest.
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Must change:
Do your homework now so you don't turn it in late again.

Apply some pressure on the wound in order not to lose too much blood.

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