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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: thus |
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1.They diluted the drug, thus reducing its effectiveness.
2.They diluted the drug, and thus reducing its effectiveness.
3.It is late, and thus you must go.
4.It is late, thus you must go.
5.He spoke thus. |
1. Which is correct, #1 or #2?
2. Which is correct, #3 or #4?
3. Is #5 correct?
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:48 am Post subject: |
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I was taught that "thus" means "in this way." Therefore:
1. Correct as is.
2. Only correct without the "and." If you want "and," change it to: "They diluted the drug, and thus they reduced its effectiveness."
3. Not correct. Change "thus" to "therefore" and it's OK.
4. Same as 3.
5. Correct.
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