Chunk: as-well-as
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: In addition to; besides.
Grammatical Rule: Followed by a Noun Phrase or V-ing (Gerund).
💬 Contextual Examples
- She enjoys playing tennis as well as swimming.
- The course covers writing skills as well as public speaking.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: He invited his colleagues as well ______ his close friends.
Answer:
as
Practice 2: As well as ______ for his exams, he works part-time at a library.
Answer:
studying
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: as