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Pasq Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Usage of "if done so"
Does it make sense in the context below?
"A is a very difficult procedure to do.
However, if done so, .... ."
Thank you!
"A is a very difficult procedure to do.
However, if done so, .... ."
Thank you!
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It could make sense if "so" refers to a method that is apparent from the wider context. Even in that case, though, there may be clearer ways of expressing it (such as "if done in such a way"). If someone is demonstrating, it could mean "if done like this".
- It could make sense if "so" refers to a method that is apparent from the wider context.
- Even in that case, though, there may be clearer ways of expressing it (such as "if done in such a way").
- If someone is demonstrating, it could mean "if done like this".
- Alternatively it may be wrong altogether.
- It is not possible to be sure without seeing more of the context.
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It could make sense if "so" refers to a method that is apparent from the wider context. Even in that case, though, there may be clearer ways of expressing it (such as "if done in such a way"). If someone is demonstrating, it could mean "if done like this". Alternatively it may be wrong altogether. It is not possible to be sure without seeing more of the context.
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PasqDoes it make sense in the context below?No. Use "if done", not "if done so".
"so" means "in this way", and it makes no sense in that exchange of words.
... very difficult to do (in any way).
... if done in this way, ...
[The listener will be confused about which way you're talking about, because you haven't
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