Was or became
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Which is correct?
As an xxxx, he was/became?
As an adult, he was responsible. As a father he became a leader.
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anonymous As an xxxx, he was/became? I don't see that the presence of "As an xxxx" is strongly relevant to the choice between "was" and "became". "he was" describes his past state; "he became" describes a process that he went through in order to attain some state.
- anonymous As an xxxx, he was/became?
- I don't see that the presence of "As an xxxx" is strongly relevant to the choice between "was" and "became".
- "he was" describes his past state; "he became" describes a process that he went through in order to attain some state.
- I'm not sure that I really understand your question.
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anonymousAs an xxxx, he was/became?
I don't see that the presence of "As an xxxx" is strongly relevant to the choice between "was" and "became".
"he was" describes his past state; "he became" describes a process that he went through in order to attain some state.
I'm not sure that I really understand your question.
0anonymousWas or became
It doesn't matter. Either can be used with an introductory prepositional phrase headed by 'as'.
As a sophomore, Baker was the point guard on the 2000-01 state championship team.
As a young man, Arpino was crude, exuberant and totally in tune with the moment.
As a commissioner, he was one of three Republ
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