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Thein Lwin 7291 Posted 11 years ago
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1. Advertisements give us information, as well as trying to influence our emotions.
2. Advertisements give us information, as well as try to influence our emotions.
3. Advertisements not only give us information but also try to influence our emotions.
Which is correct? Thanks in advance.
2. Advertisements give us information, as well as try to influence our emotions.
3. Advertisements not only give us information but also try to influence our emotions.
Which is correct? Thanks in advance.
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Of the three, I would say #3. However, #2. is also acceptable to me.
- Of the three, I would say #3.
- However, #2.
- is also acceptable to me.
- “as well as” could be replaced with “and” in #2.
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Of the three, I would say #3.
However, #2. is also acceptable to me. “as well as” could be replaced with “and” in #2.
However, #2. is also acceptable to me. “as well as” could be replaced with “and” in #2.
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wilpeterOf the three, I would say #3.However, #2. is also acceptable to me. “as well as” could be replaced with “and” in #2.I'd like to know whether #1 is acceptable or not. If not, why? Thanks a lot.
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No, number 1 is not grammatical.
Take out the first part and you have "Adverisements... trying" instead of "Advertisements... try."
Take out the first part and you have "Adverisements... trying" instead of "Advertisements... try."
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Not acceptable. Grammatically #1 fails. The tense is either simple present or continuous.
Try reversing the order of the two elements:
Advertisements trying to influence our emotions, as well as give us information.
Present continuous participle can’t stand alone. It needs “are”.
Cross posted, didn't see early response.
Try reversing the order of the two elements:
Advertisements trying to influence our emotions, as well as give us information.
Present continuous participle can’t stand alone. It needs “are”.
Cross posted, didn't see early response.
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BarbaraPANo, number 1 is not grammatical. Take out the first part and you have "Adverisements... trying" instead of "Advertisements... try."Here is another example: He is an excellent teacher as well as being a fine musician. I get it from 'one look dictionary search'. Is it not grammatical? Thanks again.
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Thein Lwin 7291He is an excellent teacher as well as being a fine musician.It's grammatical, but "being" can certainly be omitted to better effect.
CJ
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wilpeterNot acceptable. Grammatically #1 fails. The tense is either simple present or continuous.Try reversing the order of the two elements:Advertisements trying to influence our emotions, as well as give us information.Present continuous participle can’t stand alone. It needs “are”.Cross posted, didn't see early response.He spent all his money, as well as w
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I have reconsidered the three examples and changed my opinion, with apologies. In the following sequence, they sound acceptable. The introductory clause should still be first.
As well as trying to influence our emotions, advertisements give us information.
As well as wasting his time, he spent all his money.
As well as being a fine musician, he is an excellent teacher.
As well as trying to influence our emotions, advertisements give us information.
As well as wasting his time, he spent all his money.
As well as being a fine musician, he is an excellent teacher.
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Thein Lwin 7291He spent all his money, as well as wasting his time.I don't consider this grammatical. I can't explain why the textbook does.
In that order, it would need to be "He spent all his money and wasted his time as well."
As well as wasting his time, he spent all his money. In that order, it does work.
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