1) "Tension" is the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort.
Is "as" a preposition here? Can I also write the underlined part as:
"Tension" is the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially so as to cause strain or discomfort.
Or simply:
"Tension" is the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially causing strain or discomfort. (no "as")
Rizan Malik 1) "Tension" is the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort . Is "as" a preposition here? Yes.
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Rizan Malik1) "Tension" is the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially as causing strain or discomfort.
Is "as" a preposition here? Yes. Can I also write the underlined part as:
"Tension" is the state of having the muscles stretched tight, especially so as to cause strain