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Hey keysharma12
My take is to ding those choices that have "so as to". Those are junk choices in GMAT

Pls refer to Gauss's grammar notes.

“So as” is never correct
Incorrect: He runs everyday so as to build his stamina.
Correct: He runs everyday in an effort to build his stamina
Correct: Her debts are so extreme as to threaten the future of the compan



ksharma12
Anyone have any insight when to use the clause "so as to" in sentence correction.

Ive seen it in a couple questions and am quite confused on when it is appropriate.


Thanks.
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i agree with nusmavrik

"so as" is always wrong in GMAT

"so" + adjective + "as {to}" + verb - is the correct form



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