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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