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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Usage of 'as'

Example:

They were pulled into this mess as he was.

My question is: do we need a comma before 'as'? They were pulled into this mess, as he was.

Or, is a comma unnecessary? Can we also say 'just as he was'?
  

Top answer

I prefer a comma. I think it makes the sentence easier to parse. "...

— Mr Wordy

  • I prefer a comma.
  • I think it makes the sentence easier to parse.
  • "...
  • just as he was" is fine.
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I prefer a comma. I think it makes the sentence easier to parse.

"... just as he was" is fine.
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