Are both sentences clear or is one a better choice:
I confirmed that all work besides the painting was completed.
I confirmed that all work was completed besides the painting.
Lisa Brinkmann Are both sentences clear or is one a better choice: I confirmed that all work besides the painting was completed. I confirmed that all work was completed besides the painting. The first one is better.
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Lisa BrinkmannAre both sentences clear or is one a better choice:
I confirmed that all work besides the painting was completed.
I confirmed that all work was completed besides the painting.
The first one is better.
If you substitute 'except' for 'besides', both are equally good.
CJ