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Lisa Brinkmann Posted 7 years ago
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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.

  

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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.

  • 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.
  • If you substitute 'except' for 'besides', both are equally good.
  • CJ
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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.

If you substitute 'except' for 'besides', both are equally good.

CJ

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