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--description--

As is often used to describe the role, function, or manner of something. For example:

She works as a web developer. - Here, as describes her role.

In the context of activities, as can indicate that something is done in a particular way or style, or for enjoyment rather than professionally, as in Bob's sentence, It started as a hobby.

--questions--

--text--

Select the sentence that correctly uses as:

--answers--

This is a small blanket. It takes as a small space in your bag.

--feedback--

This answer incorrectly uses as. The second sentence should be It takes a small space in your bag.


They play music as a band, performing in local cafes.


He writes as his job at the newspaper, focusing on sports.

--feedback--

This sentence misuses as. It should be He writes for his job at the newspaper, focusing on sports.


I use my phone as to make calls.

--feedback--

This sentence is incorrect because as is not needed with to in this context. The correct sentence should be I use my phone to make calls.

--video-solution--

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