Thursday 1 July 2010

as well as

noun/adjective/adverb + as well as + noun/adjective/adverb
clause + as well as  -ing.. .
As well as -ing... +
clause


1 As well as has a similar meaning to 'not only ... but also'.

  • He's got a car as well as a motorbike.

  • She's clever as well as beautiful.


2 When we put a verb after as well as, we use the -ing form.

  • Smoking is dangerous, as well as making you smell bad.

  • As well as breaking his leg, he hurt his arm. (NOT As well as he broke his leg . . .)


Note the difference between:

  • She sings as well as playing the piano. ( = She not only plays, but also sings.)

  • She sings as well as she plays the piano. ( = Her singing is as good as her playing.)

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