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50 as much/many ... as...

We use asmuch ... as ... with a singular (uncountable) noun, and
asmany ... as... withaplural. Compare:
We need as much time as possible.
We neéd as many cars as possible.
As much/many can be used without a following noun.
| ateas much asi/wanted. Rest as muchas possible.
‘Can | borrow some books?’ ‘Yes, as many as you like.’

51 as well as

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

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.
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+weitas . ..)
he
histeg
broke
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.)

52 as, when and while (things happening at the same
time)

1 As/When/While A was happening, B happened.
B happened as/when/while A was happening.

As/When/While A was happening

| AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA (8) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA |

B happened.